Event Assistant (Temporary Short-Term Support)

TED Conferences • San Diego, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

TED is hiring temporary, short-term Event Assistants to support TED2027 at the San Diego Convention Center. Event Assistants will support TED’s Event Production team in delivering conference programming, assisting attendees and keeping event spaces running smoothly while contributing to a warm, inclusive and welcoming experience. Assignments and shift lengths may vary. Applicants should be available for full daytime shifts on all four conference days, March 1–4, 2027. Training shifts will likely take place on February 27 and/or 28, and some assignments may begin earlier.

Requirements

• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to assess a situation before responding.
• A proactive, resourceful approach to solving problems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work with minimal oversight.
• A calm, professional manner in stressful or time-sensitive situations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicants should be available for full daytime shifts on March 1–4, 2027, and confirm availability for possible training shifts on February 27 and/or 28.

Responsibilities

• Support the TED team in executing a pre-set program schedule.
• Welcome attendees, provide directions and answer questions about conference programming and the local area.
• Assist high-profile guests with professionalism, tact and discretion.
• Use mobile devices or tablets to record attendance or track engagement through TED software.
• Take accurate debrief notes and escalate questions or concerns to the Event Production team.
• Represent TED’s warm, inclusive and welcoming service ethos.

What This Job Offers

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