Office of the

External Affairs Vice President

2008-2009
Staff Application
Thank you for applying for a staff position in the 2008-2009
EAVP office! Applications are due Friday, June 20. If you have any questions,
contact the EAVP’s office at [email protected].

About the ASUC

The Associated Students of the University of California is comprised of all
undergraduate and graduate students of UC Berkeley. As the longest-standing
autonomous student government, the ASUC executive offices and senate represent the
student body to the university, city, state and nation. Through grassroots campaigns and
inclusive coalitions, we fight to keep the university relevant and accountable to students’
needs while providing resources and opportunities for leadership development. We
actively strive to empower students to create a sustainable, vibrant and equitable
campus community that promotes progressive social change.
The EAVP office is one of five executive offices in the ASUC. For information and
staff applications from the other offices, feel free to contact:
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Office of the President [email protected] Office of Academic Affairs [email protected]
Office of Executive Affairs [email protected] Student Advocate’s Office [email protected]

About the EAVP Office

The Office of the External Affairs Vice President for the 2008-2009 year
represents the student body of the University of California, Berkeley to all off campus
entities that affect student life at Berkeley. The EAVP office will lobby local, state, and
national representatives on issues that affect students such as student fees, students’
rights, safety, housing, financial aid, and civic engagement. The office will serve as a
resource for students and empower students to actively participate in decision-making
processes where student voices should be heard. We will work towards creating a strong
unified voice and building student power to shape local, state and national policies.
The EAVP office compromised of five departments: Internal, City, State, National
and Commissions. Each of these departments will organize campaigns and work on
issues tailored to each department.

EAVP Staff Expectations

Being part of the External Affairs Vice President’s office is an exciting and
fulfilling experience. The knowledge and skills learned through the EAVP office will help
individuals gather the information to successfully run a campaign and know how to
lobby representatives. The EAVP staff will be expected to attend all scheduled meetings,
fulfill all the requirements stated on this application, be part of the voter registration
coalition, and help other staff departments when they have events. In addition, the
EAVP staff will ensure transparency within the office and serve as a liaison between all
executive offices. They will also be expected to report to the EAVP and the Chief of Staff

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on the status of their work.
EAVP Office Structure
The EAVP office is comprised of five departments: Internal, City, State, National and
Commissions.

Department Descriptions
The positions for each department are as follows:

Internal
This department will work to promote transparency and cohesion within the
EAVP office, collaborate with other executive offices and build coalitions between the
EAVP and the greater campus community. The department will also be in charge of
office budgeting, facilitating interns, and coordinating office-wide social events and
trainings.

Media/Technology (IT) Director

1. The Media/Information Technology (IT) Director will collaborate with the
ASUC webmaster to create and maintain a functional and up-to-date website
for the External Affairs Vice President’s Office which will include:
o Updates on EAVP campaigns and events
2. The Media/Technology (IT) Director will create and maintain an EAVP blog.
3. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.

Community Outreach/Communications Director(s)

1. The Communications Director(s) will raise awareness about EAVP
campaigns, issues, and ways to get involved in the greater campus
community.
2. The Communications Director(s) will develop relationships and build
coalitions with other on and off campus entities to ensure their issues and
concerns are incorporated within the goals and objectives of the ASUC.

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 3. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.

City
This department will focus on issues in the city of Berkeley by working with city
council members, UC Police Department, Berkeley Police Department and other city
officials to ensure that students’ voices are heard and considered in city affairs. The City
Affairs Department will work on student safety, students’ rights, affordable housing, the
relationship between the City of Berkeley and the University, and other issues that affect
students. The department will also actively participate in city council meetings, city
commissions, and coordinate all city lobby visits. This department will help with the
voter registration campaign and informing the campus of the importance of voting in
Berkeley.
Campus Organizing Director
1. Will organize and coordinate campus campaigns and actions around local
legislation.
2. Will be the primary on-campus organizer for city issues and working with city
officials, UCPD and BPD, as well as university administrators.
3. Will recruit students for city informational events and awareness weeks.
4. Will facilitate coalition building amongst student groups with local issues.
5. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.
Legislative Liaison
1. The Legislative Liaison will research and report on local legislation that
affects students in the city of Berkeley.
2. Recruit for city commission membership and involvement at city
government or community meetings.
3. Help to organize voter registration and education campaigns around
city issues.
4. Keep in constant communication with city officials and the External
Affairs Vice President surrounding non-housing-related issues.
5. Will coordinate all lobby appointments with city officials regarding
student concerns.
6. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.
City Affairs Advisor
1. The City Affairs advisor will act a resource for the Campus Organizing
Director, Legislative Liaison and interns.
2. Help with tactics and provide information about city issues and
officials.
3. The advisor’s primary role is to oversee the work of the department
and provide support and information.

State
This department will work on statewide issues through lobbying and being active
members of the University of California Student Association (UCSA). This includes
attending board meetings, conferences, and lobby visits. Their role will include going to
UC regents meetings and relaying that information to the student body. This
department will have campus-wide actions to inform students about issues going on

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throughout the state of California. This department will also be in charge of all statewide
lobby visits and take part in the organization of the voter registration campaigns.

Campus Organizing Director

1. Will organize and coordinate campus campaigns and actions around
statewide issues
2. Will attend all UCSA Board of Directors meetings as funds permit.
3. Will be the primary on campus organizer for UCSA campaigns.
4. Will coordinate the logistics for UCSA Board of Directors meetings on
campus.
5. Will recruit students for system-wide conferences and workshops.
6. Will facilitate coalition building amongst student groups with state
issues.
7. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.
Legislative Liaison
1. Will be responsible for tracking state legislation that impacts students
of the University of California.
2. Will serve as a liaison to the External Affairs Vice President for
statewide issues as well as to the University of California Students
Association Board.
3. Responsible for having direct communication with the UCSA
legislative director.
4. Will coordinate all lobby appointments with state officials regarding
student concerns.
5. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.
State Advisor
1. The State advisor will act a resource for the Campus Organizing Director,
Legislative Liaison and interns.
2. Help with tactics and provide information about state issues and officials.
3. The advisor’s primary role is to oversee the work of the department and
provide support and information.

National
This department will work on nationwide issues through lobbying federal
legislators and organizing campaigns on campus. They will be in charge of lobbying
representatives on policies and issues affecting students. This department will host
political awareness events such as debates and open forums for students to be informed
about the issues and learn how to utilize their electoral power to have an impact on
national issues. This department will also work on the voter registration campaign.

Campus Organizing Director

1. Will organize and coordinate campus campaigns and actions around national
legislation.
2. Will be the primary on campus organizer for United States Students
Association (USSA) campaigns and building coalitions with other national
student groups.
3. Will recruit students for national conferences and actions.

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 4. Will facilitate coalition building amongst student groups with national
issues.
5. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.

Legislative Liaison
1. Will be responsible for tracking federal legislation that impact students.
2. Will serve as a liaison to the External Affairs Vice President for nationwide
issues as well as to the United States Student Association.
3. Will coordinate all lobby appointments with federal officials regarding
students’ concerns.
4. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.

National Advisor
1. The National advisor will act a resource for the Campus Organizing Director,
Legislative Liaison and interns.
2. Help with tactics and provide information about national issues and officials.
3. The advisor’s primary role is to oversee the work of the department and
provide support and information.

Commissions
The Commissions Department is comprised of the chairs of commissions and the
coordinator of the vote coalition. They will serve at the main point person for their
respective commissions and oversee the work of their commission. They will organize
and work with students on issues such as housing, lobbying and voter registration.
City Affairs Lobby (C.A.L.) Housing Commission Director
1. The ASUC City Affairs Lobby (C.A.L.) Housing Commission Director will
serve from the time s/he is appointed until the completion of his/her final
report.
2. Work with other members of the ASUC C.A.L. Housing Commission to design
a student survey:
• This survey must be based upon the set of questions in the ASUC Housing
Survey from previous years and modifications and updates from the C.A.L
Housing Director.
3. Report to the Senate weekly with his/her reports with updates from the city
and the results of the survey with recommended actions.
4. Advocate for student interests in the city affairs and housing and to gather
information and complete research projects related to this objective.
5. Coordinate Tenant’s Rights Week each semester in conjunction with other
student groups and government agencies to educate students about their
rights as tenants.
6. Recruit students for city commission membership and involvement in city
government or community meetings.
7. Work with city and university officials to advance plans to improve housing
and student life at UC Berkeley.
8. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.
Lobby Corps Commission Director

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1. The ASUC Lobby Corps Commission Director will serve from the time s/he is
appointed until the completion of his/her final report.
2. Will chair the Lobby Corps Commission meetings.
3. Will be in charge of the planning and facilitation of the Lobby Corps DeCal.
4. Will provide resources, training and assistance to the legislative liaisons for
lobby visits and legislative work.
5. Help the State Department organize a delegation to UCSA’s Annual Student
Lobby Conference.
6. Help the National Department organize a delegation to USSA’s Annual
Grassroots Legislative Conference.
7. Attend weekly EAVP staff meetings.
Vote Coalition Coordinator
1. The Vote Coalition Coordinator will be the point person of the voter coalition.
2. Be the lead organizer for voter registration campaigns and events as well as
voter education and get out the vote.
3. Be responsible for the outreach, recruitment and retention of student groups
and volunteers for the vote coalition.
4. Work with other student leaders within the EAVP office as well as in the
greater campus community and administration to facilitate effective vote
campaigns on campus, in the dorms, at events and in student group
meetings.
5. Set goals, outline tactics and oversee a strategic campaign to get as many
students on campus registered and out to vote in all of the elections.

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 Office of the
External Affairs Vice President
2008-2009
Staff Application

Name: SID #:
Phone: Email:
Date of Birth: Year:
08-09 Mailing Address:
Summer 2008 Contact Information (if different from above):

Major(s)/Minor(s):

Please attach:
A. A Copy of your most recent resume.
B. Answers to the following questions: (Please limit your responses to two pages
maximum)
1. Why do you want to work in the ASUC External Affairs Office?
2. Explain why student power is important on the city, state and
nationwide level.
3. Describe why electoral power is important to student organizing.
4. How do you envision the ASUC working collaboratively for the
betterment of the campus community?
5. What type of power do students have regarding social change?
C. A list of three references (Names, Relationship/Job Title, Phone Number):
1. One who can speak to your organizing skills.
2. One who can speak to your work experience.
3. One personal reference.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact:

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Dionne Jirachaikitti, External Affairs Vice President [email protected] 323-470-6962
Stephanie Puentes, Chief of Staff [email protected] 831-578-4197

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