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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Curation Team Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the collective success of TED's Curation Team. They help create a good work environment, maintain morale, and serve as a liaison between team members and the rest of the organization.
Responsibilities:
The Curation Team Coordinator is responsible for the execution of tasks that are central to the team's success. The ideal candidate is an efficient and clear communicator who is detail-oriented, driven, with an ability to plan months in advance. They are an organized team-player with a curious mind for the world at large.
Provide administrative support to TED's Head of Curation at NYC headquarters and events
Schedule internal and external meetings for Directors and Curators
Act as team scribe, and assist in ensuring team meetings run seamlessly; act as liaison with other departments at TED to include close collaboration with CEO's Executive Assistant leading up to and during conference
- Submit monthly expense reports
- Document Curation Team projects and content for quarterly allocations
- Provide onsite support for events in TED's NYC theater
- Lead team culture, including planning and execution of in-person and remote events; birthday celebrations; team-building activities
- Provide technological support to team members as needed
Work with travel agent to coordinate curation members' travel needs
Willingness to contribute however possible to ensure overall effectiveness of position
Requirements:
Skill Set needed: Project and time management, Google Docs, GCal, writing skills preferred
Salary range: $52,000 - $65,000
NYC OFFICE
The hired candidate is expected to work 1-2 days per week from our New York City office as part of our hybrid work model.
IN-OFFICE COVID PROTOCOL
Due to in-person meetings and occasional office requirements, proof of full vaccination will be required prior to acceptance of employment.
REQUIRED TRAVEL
This position requires travel 2 times a year to and from TED Conference events in and outside of the US.
