Job Description

The TEDx team is looking for a TEDx Community Intern to begin immediately. The TEDx Community Intern will provide support to the global TEDx community of volunteers. To do this, the intern will help moderate our online community platforms, process applications for conferences, be involved in creating learning resources for TEDx organizers, and more! If you have a can-do attitude and would like to work on an exciting global program, please submit a cover letter and application.

In your cover letter, please tell us about a project that you're proud to have worked on. What were its challenges, and how did you overcome them?

Qualifications:

• Must be based in New York City
• Able to work in our Manhattan office 5 days a week
• Must know how to use a Mac
• MUST be Keynote proficient
• Must be an exceptional writer
• Fluency working with Google applications: Docs, Gmail, Maps
• Very detail-oriented, organized and self-sufficient
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Able to execute tasks with minimal guidance
• Must be a team player and reliable
• Exceptional communication skills
• Graphic design skills a plus: Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
• Basic video editing experience preferred but not required
• Multi-lingual preferred but not required
• International experience preferred but not required
• Passionate about TEDx/TED

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of TEDx Community Engagement + Learning and team on deadline-based projects and tasks
• Support moderation of all TEDx internal digital platforms to locate great content; flag potential issues; and respond to queries
• Support editorialization of content on our internal digital platforms
• Support team to find new ways to amplify TEDx ideas, insights, and stories
• Maintain team’s internal Google Docs
• Support review of applications from TEDx organizers to attend TED events
• Support logistics and lead up on all in-person workshops, and on-site TEDx activations or workshops including at TED Conferences
• Support production and support for online gatherings and activations
• Support TEDx Learning Manager and Community Engagement & Learning Coordinator on all Learning projects
• Communicate with TEDx organizers through email, customer support portal, and initiative email inboxes
• Willingness to contribute however possible to ensure overall effectiveness of position
• Special assignments as required

Note that due to a high volume of applications, only considered candidates will be notified. This is a full-time paid 6-month internship position based out of our NYC office with the potential to stay on longer. Only candidates applying within the greater NYC metro area will be considered; telecommuting is not possible.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume.

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