VOLUNTEER

Interested in getting involved with Startup Boston Week (our virtual edition)?

We are currently looking for individuals who have a great personality, fun, energetic, and love to connect with people. 

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SBW2020 will be held September 21st - 25th, and we're currently looking to fill the following roles:

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• Chat Moderator 

• Help & Support 

• Note Taker

• Blogger

• Social Media Manager 

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Help us create a top notch experience for the startup community! Fill out the form below if you're interested in being a part of the team.

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Note: all job descriptions are listed below the form. 

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JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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Chat Moderator 

• Greeting attendees in the chat by screen name 

• Keeping attendees engaged by interacting with them 

• Capturing questions and sending it to the moderator or speaker 

• Posting info / links along the presentation 

• Checking the post-session Slack thread 

• Note: you will need high-speed DSL or cable internet connection 

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Help & Support 

• Helping attendees with all inquiries and registration needs

• Servicing as the point person for technical issues 

• Answer all incoming inquires and obtain appropriate information 

• Assisting moderator and speakers with technical support during sessions 

• Check email messages and Slack thread, and reply promptly

• Note: you will need high-speed DSL or cable internet connection 

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Note Taker 

• Provide clear and accurate notes during Startup Boston Week sessions 

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Blogger 

• Interview speakers and attendees, and incorporate their views within the blog posts (we will help set up the interviews)

• Write post-event recap to publish on the Startup Boston blog 

• This may also occur outside of September 21st - 25th 

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Social Media Manager 

• Oversee social media channels to monitor engagement and respond to community questions and feedback (i.e. "social listening"); respond via DM or retweet/share as appropriate 

• Live share content across social channels, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn throughout the conference with these goals 

  • Continue to promote events to support registration and attendance goals 

  • Support participant experiences (i.e. respond to confusion or tech questions)

  • Celebrate our community of speakers and participants 

  • Generate and build momentum for buzz around the conference 

• Coordinate and work with cross-functional teams to ensure message consistency 

• Represent Startup Boston brand with enthusiasm, professionalism, and accuracy 

• Note: this can occur in the weeks leading up to Startup Boston Week sessions 

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