TEDx Licensing Coordinator
TED Conferences, LLC
20 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
New York New York United States
Company Description
TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
Established in 2009, the TEDx program has grown rapidly, enabling more than 26,000 independently organized events in over 170 countries. These events range from highly produced gatherings in world capitals to small events in rural communities. To support the continued growth and development of this community, we are seeking a highly organized, globally-minded individual to join our team.
We are seeking a Licensing Coordinator to join the TEDx Licensing team. This is a full-time role. The focus of this role will be on evaluating event proposals from new and returning organizers, reaching out to applicants to gather more information about their proposals or to clarify aspects of the program, and providing general support to our community to keep up with their enthusiasm and growth.
Job Description
Position description:
The ideal candidate is mission-driven and eager to support our expanding global community - you’ll act as an informed resource for new applicants and returning organizers and you’ll also bubble up questions, concerns, or confusion from the community so we can better tailor and refine our resources. You must be detail oriented and methodical. Day to day work involves a variety of tasks from handling communication with potential and current organizers to managing the review process from start to finish for a high volume of applications. You’ll need to monitor, maintain, and prioritize several different workflows.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree
Organized and excels at handling a high volume workload
Community-minded and is willing to offer support for any task, no matter how small
Excels at time management, completing tasks at a high level of quality
Resourceful, proactive and excited to learn and take on new challenges
Has strong customer service orientation: Can represent TEDx to prospective and existing organizers and can communicate with our volunteer community with clarity and compassion
Interested in learning more about community development and excited to engage with diverse cultures on a day-to-day basis
You know how to use a Mac
A passion for TED and TEDx and a broad interest in the world will make you a great candidate. Intellectually curious and globally-minded, you’ll excel in this role if you believe in the mission of TEDx and TED to spread ideas.
In addition to this, the following skills and experiences would be helpful:
You have experience living or working in another country
You speak another language
You are familiar with Salesforce
You are proficient in Google Drive Applications
Additional Information
TO APPLY
If this role sounds like a fit for you, please submit both your résumé and a cover letter to tell us more about why.
Please submit your cover letter in the "Message to Hiring Manager" section of the application or attach it as an additional file. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Due to a high volume of applications, only those who move forward in the application process will be contacted.
Remote work is an option for this position. If remote, then you will need to ensure your own stable wifi connection.
SALARY: $59,000 - $60,500
BENEFITS
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
Paid family leave
Work-life balance encouraged (TED offers a flexible, unlimited PTO policy and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
401k with match
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity 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 and cover letter.
TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
Established in 2009, the TEDx program has grown rapidly, enabling more than 26,000 independently organized events in over 170 countries. These events range from highly produced gatherings in world capitals to small events in rural communities. To support the continued growth and development of this community, we are seeking a highly organized, globally-minded individual to join our team.
We are seeking a Licensing Coordinator to join the TEDx Licensing team. This is a full-time role. The focus of this role will be on evaluating event proposals from new and returning organizers, reaching out to applicants to gather more information about their proposals or to clarify aspects of the program, and providing general support to our community to keep up with their enthusiasm and growth.
Job Description
Position description:
The ideal candidate is mission-driven and eager to support our expanding global community - you’ll act as an informed resource for new applicants and returning organizers and you’ll also bubble up questions, concerns, or confusion from the community so we can better tailor and refine our resources. You must be detail oriented and methodical. Day to day work involves a variety of tasks from handling communication with potential and current organizers to managing the review process from start to finish for a high volume of applications. You’ll need to monitor, maintain, and prioritize several different workflows.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree
Organized and excels at handling a high volume workload
Community-minded and is willing to offer support for any task, no matter how small
Excels at time management, completing tasks at a high level of quality
Resourceful, proactive and excited to learn and take on new challenges
Has strong customer service orientation: Can represent TEDx to prospective and existing organizers and can communicate with our volunteer community with clarity and compassion
Interested in learning more about community development and excited to engage with diverse cultures on a day-to-day basis
You know how to use a Mac
A passion for TED and TEDx and a broad interest in the world will make you a great candidate. Intellectually curious and globally-minded, you’ll excel in this role if you believe in the mission of TEDx and TED to spread ideas.
In addition to this, the following skills and experiences would be helpful:
You have experience living or working in another country
You speak another language
You are familiar with Salesforce
You are proficient in Google Drive Applications
Additional Information
TO APPLY
If this role sounds like a fit for you, please submit both your résumé and a cover letter to tell us more about why.
Please submit your cover letter in the "Message to Hiring Manager" section of the application or attach it as an additional file. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Due to a high volume of applications, only those who move forward in the application process will be contacted.
Remote work is an option for this position. If remote, then you will need to ensure your own stable wifi connection.
SALARY: $59,000 - $60,500
BENEFITS
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
Paid family leave
Work-life balance encouraged (TED offers a flexible, unlimited PTO policy and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
401k with match
TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity 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 and cover letter.