The StFX Students Union is looking for O-Crew Generals for the 2026-27 school year
Applications have been extended August 19th at 11:59pm.
Please direct any questions to
Vice President of Campus Affairs, Abby Carleton
Generals – Position Description
OCREW generals are an essential part of the OCREW team! As a general, you are responsible for welcoming and introducing incoming students to STFX life. You represent the Xaverian spirit and are the first friendly face upon arrival at campus. The OCREW team encourages building strong relationships amongst students and supports them not only through the first week but through the academic year. If you’re HYPE about STFX, a strong believer in INCLUSIVITY, and want to make a difference in WELCOME WEEK, then the OCREW general position IS FOR YOU!!!
Chill Points Committee
Committee members are mandated to calculate spirit points for each house throughout Orientation Week. Committee members are to be divided amongst each residence based on the number of Incoming Students enrolled. Members of the Chill Points Committee shall abstain from all partisanship for the duration of Orientation Week.
Run n’ Gun Committee
Committee members are mandated to connect with Incoming Students and Parents during Welcome Days. Members of Run n’ Gun must actively participate in all other activities, events and O-crew initiatives as mandated, this includes but not limited to:
a. Welcome Day Tunnel and Welcome Day Operations
b. Cheer-Off
c. Aiding with effective running of various stations at Orientation Week events.
Hype Committee
Committee members are mandated to continuously motivate O-crew and Incoming Students throughout Orientation Week as told executives and/ or Co-Chairs. This committee is responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Participating with Incoming Students on Academic day.
b. Participating in the road welcome for Incoming Students arriving by vehicle on Welcome Day
Shinerama Committee
Committee members are mandated to plan and execute Shine day, which occurs in the third or fourth Saturday of September with a day of fundraising for various local charities with Incoming Students. This committee is responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Upholding the responsibilities of Charity Committee throughout the summer and Orientation week, including but not limited to fundraising initiatives, spreading awareness, contributing to the goal of each chosen charity.
Perma Committee
Committee members are mandated to motivate and connect Incoming on-campus Students and ensure they feel comfortable and welcome on campus. Committee members are to be divided amongst each residence based on the number of Incoming Students enrolled. This committee is responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Attending House meetings for their respective residence they are placed in. Leading their placement house to and from Orientation Week events alongside the Spirit Leader(s) of the house.
b. Working alongside EBAE
c. Abstaining from all partisanship for the duration of Orientation Week.
d. Ensuring all members are actively involved and participating in activities as well as upholding responibilites and appropriate conduct.
e. Participate in Welcome Tunnel.
EBAE Committee
Committee members are mandated to promote equity and inclusivity for all Incoming Students arriving on campus. The Union and Committee members recognize the importance of the diversity in students intersecting identities and representation on campus. This committee is responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Helping facilitate specific events for all , but not limited to: gender identity, gender expression, age, race, ethic or national origin, religion, sexuality, sexual orientation, ability, health, language, size, or socio economic status mandated to motivate and connect Incoming off-campus Students and ensure they feel comfortable and welcome on campus.
b. Working alongside the PERMA and Off-Campus Committees (and any other committee, as needed) to ensure students are aware of all the services offered to them by the Union, Student Life and the University.
c. Attending and promoting the Diversity Engagement Centre’s Community Barbecue.
d. Attending and helping with Community Connections and International Welcome Day.
Off Campus Committee
Committee members are mandated to motivate and connect Incoming off-campus Students and ensure they feel comfortable and welcome on campus. This committee is responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. Supporting the Off Campus Leaders.
b. Ensuring Incoming students are aware of what services are offered to them during Orientation Week.
c. Ensuring all members are actively involved and participating in activities as well as upholding responsibilities and appropriate conduct.
d. Participate in the Welcome Tunnel.
e. Shall attend Off Campus house meetings.
