Community Coordinator

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.

TED is seeking a Community Coordinator to join our TEDx team immediately. The ideal candidate will be a global citizen with strong writing and communication skills as well as the ability to stay organized in a fast paced environment. A passion for working with a geographically diverse and amazing community is a must!

This person will work with the TEDx Community Manager on engaging our community through on- and offline programs via our digital platforms and on-the-ground workshops/gatherings. The Community Coordinator will also assist with preparation and execution of our annual initiatives centered around TED-curated events. This is a position that is mainly internally-facing and admin-driven.

• Supporting the TEDx Community Development + Engagement Manager on deadline-based projects and tasks
• Monitoring and surfacing great content on our internal digital platforms
• Monitoring, contributing to and editorializing our internal digital platforms
• Finding new ways to amplify TEDx ideas, insights and stories
• Maintaining team's internal Google Docs
• Supporting lead-up on all in-person workshops, and on-site activations at TED Conferences
• Providing production services and support as needed for on and offline gatherings
• Special assignments as needed

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Prior experience with customer service
• Graphic design skills: Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, etc.
• Mac proficient
• Fluency working with Google applications: Docs, Gmail, Maps
• Keynote proficient
• Ability to learn on the job
• Experience writing for the web
• Social media experience
• Self-starter
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to execute tasks with minimal guidance
• Prior experience with Salesforce a plus
• Prior experience working with a digital community a plus
• Ability to cull great images from our expansive photo library
• A good eye to choose images and layout for digital platforms
• Very detail-oriented, organized and self-sufficient
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Multi-lingual preferred but not required
• World travel experience preferred but not required
• Must be based in New York City
• Able to work in our Manhattan office 5 days a week