MSC Freshmen in Service and Hosting
MSC FISH Vice Chair
Thank you for your interest in applying to become the MSC Freshmen in Service and Hosting (FISH) Vice-Chair for 2025-26. The following contains important information regarding the application and selection process, so please read carefully.
Please include the following in your completed application:
➢ Cover Letter: Provide a cover letter explaining why you want this position and how your previous accomplishments will contribute to your success (should be limited to one page).
➢ Resume: Provide a resume detailing the experiences which you feel have helped prepare you for the Vice-Chair position. Be sure to include all significant involvement, activities, leadership positions, and awards. Please include your overall GPR.
➢ Responses to Application Questions: Thoroughly answer the questions provided.
Application Deadline: Applications are due on getinvolved.tamu.edu by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5th. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews: Information regarding interviews will be sent out soon after applications are due. Interviews will be business casual.
Job Duties:
● Attend and plan all necessary meetings (as seen in the table below)
● Alternates with chair to plan curriculum for staff meetings
● Make important decisions along with the chair for the betterment of FISH
● Overseeing and facilitating work being done by Executives, Assistant Directors, and freshmen members along with the chair
● Keeping staff accountable for upholding the mission of FISH through this work
● Make important decisions and run meetings when the chair cannot be present
● Works with chair to monitor and upkeep the budget throughout the fiscal year
● Leads executive team in monitoring inventory of supplies throughout the year
● Reserve rooms for all FISH activities
● Uphold and monitor policies of MSC FISH in staff and freshmen members along with the chair
Meeting Requirements:
Meeting Type | Meeting Description | Frequency |
Advisor and Chairship | Broad scope discussions and setting agenda items for the Exec meeting | Weekly |
Executive Team | Coordinate efforts of each subcommittee and address problems which appear, answer budgetary questions | Weekly |
Staff | Synchronize members of staff, work through issues, and develop leadership skills | Weekly |
General Committee | Provide information to freshmen and facilitate leadership development when needed | Weekly |