UN Conference Assistant - Student Safety & Logistics (NYC)

Indigo Research; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Crimson Education in New York, NY, seeks a Conference Assistant to ensure a safe, engaging conference experience for students. The role involves supervising students, monitoring wellbeing, and coordinating logistics during UN-related events.

Applicants with TA/RA background and prior UN exposure are preferred; background checks for working with minors are required. This is a roster-based, non-residential position with potential for limited on-site residential support.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s program.
• Location: New York, USA.
• Experience as RA/TA in academic settings.
• Desirable: prior experience attending UN conferences.
• Must be available for the entire duration of the conference.

Responsibilities

• Student Safety: ensure pupil wellbeing and safety.
• Conference Supervision: oversee students during scheduled events.
• Well-being Monitoring: observe health and wellbeing, report concerns.
• Emergency Response: serve as first point of contact during activities.
• Logistics & Daily Operations: supervise commute and keep group together.
• Attendance: take roll calls and report absences.
• Communications: manage a WhatsApp group for the cohort.

Skills

TA/RA experience

Student supervision

Communication

Time management

Organization

Emergency response

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s program enrollment

Job description

Crimson Education in New York, NY, seeks a Conference Assistant to ensure a safe, engaging conference experience for students. The role involves supervising students, monitoring wellbeing, and coordinating logistics during UN-related events.

Applicants with TA/RA background and prior UN exposure are preferred; background checks for working with minors are required. This is a roster-based, non-residential position with potential for limited on-site residential support.