Link to volunteers application

Volunteering Roles

VP Social Media (role filled, no longer accepting applications)

Hiring number: 1

We are looking for an enthusiastic Social Medias Lead who can foster an engaging online presence through our social media platforms. As the social media lead, you will be in charge of our email and Whatsapp and Instagram accounts, creating posts on Instagram, sending important messages by email and making announcements in the Whatsapp group. You will eagerly answer questions that are raised on all three platforms which will necessitate you to be on your toes. You will be making important decisions regarding the organization of the next Tsinghua Youth Conference. We are expecting high levels of commitment and a strong teamwork spirit for efficient collaboration with other members of the core team as well as with Gen1. Please expect at least an hour of weekly meetings starting January 2025. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the development and scheduling of engaging and aesthetic posts that align with TYCon’s goals.

• Maintain and monitor email, WhatsApp and Instagram accounts, posting announcements. 

• Respond prompt and professionally to inquiries across all platforms.

• Draft and send important messages and updates with clarity and accuracy.

• Cultivate an active and positive online presence. 

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 

• Experience managing social media account is desired but not required. 

• Ability to create an aesthetic suitable for TYCon is strongly preferred. 

• Availability to fully attend the next Tsinghua Youth Conference in Los Angeles.

• Strong ability to work in a team environment. 

VP Communications (role filled, no longer accepting applications)

Hiring number: 1

We are looking for a Communications Lead who has strong writing skills to lead our content creation and who can organize events. A strong candidate can work independently in brainstorming ideas and cooperate in team settings. We will necessarily host icebreaker activities, a networking night, and a game night. You will be expected to brainstorm additional appealing events and coordinate volunteer teams to assist in the successful implementation of the events. You will be making important decisions regarding the organization of the next Tsinghua Youth Conference. We are expecting high levels of commitment and a strong teamwork spirit for efficient collaboration with other members of the core team as well as with Gen1. Please expect at least an hour of weekly meetings starting January 2025. 

Responsibilities 

• Proactively initiate articles to write and effectively delegate writing tasks. 

• Review and edit articles to impact the Tsinghua Youth community.

• Assist in organizing events for the next Tsinghua Youth Conference in Los Angeles.

• Develop detailed event plans, schedules, and team assignments.

• Recruit and coordinate teams of volunteers to ensure smooth event implementation. 

Qualifications

• Locally based in Los Angeles is strongly preferred but not required. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 

• Experience in planning and organizing events and leading teams of volunteers. 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage content creation and event planning responsibilities.

• Availability to fully attend the next Tsinghua Youth Conference in Los Angeles.

• Strong ability to work in a team environment. 

Registration Coordinator (role filled, no longer accepting applications)

Hiring number: 1

We are excited to bring on a Registration Coordinator to our team, managing the registration of attendees on a near-daily basis and problem-solving as issues arise. In this role, you will work a lot with data and sensitive information. We expect you to uphold strong ethics in regards to data privacy. This role expects you to promptly communicate with core team members and raise all concerns.

Responsibilities 

• Ensure complete collection of registrant information. 

• Dedicate a consistent daily commitment over the next 6 months to assist with regular registration updates and issues. 

• Initiate communication with attendees on registration-related issues such as incomplete forms or missing information. 

• Track and update registration records regularly using Google Sheets and Excel.

• Sit at the registration table on the Friday of TYCon and serve as the primary point of contact regarding registration. 

Qualifications 

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.

• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage registrants with a robust attention to details.

• Availability to fully attend the next Tsinghua Youth Conference in Los Angeles.

• Strong ability to work in a team environment.

Moderators 

Hiring number: 4

We are looking for enthusiastic and organized individuals to serve as panel Moderators for the Tsinghua Youth Conference. As a moderator, you will play a crucial role in planning and facilitating engaging panel discussions. 

Responsibilities

• Outreach to potential panelists and recruit unique panelists.

• Coordinate with selected panelists to plan engaging panels.

• Introduce panelists and foster a welcoming and professional atmosphere. 

• Facilitate panels, guiding the flow of the conversation and justly manage the Q&A segment.

• Monitor session timing, ensuring panels are conducted within allocated timeframes. 

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal communication skills. 

• Experience in public speaking and panel moderating is desired but not required.

• Good interpersonal skills to bring closer the relationship between panelists and attendees. 

• Availability to fully attend the next Tsinghua Youth Conference in Los Angeles.

• Strong ability to work in a team environment.

Event Organizers

Hiring number: 8

We are looking for Event Organizers who enjoy planning events and are highly detail-oriented. The next Tsinghua Youth Conference will necessarily have icebreaker activities, a networking event and a game night. As an event organizer, you will be expected to generate ideas for new events that are entertaining and enjoyable for a wide age group distribution. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing events, promptly completing assigned tasks and actively participate in the event logistics. 

• Brainstorm creative ideas for new activities that are both entertaining and engaging, tailored to diverse age groups as well as specific age groups. 

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal communication skills. 

• Experience in event organization is desired but not required.

• Availability to fully attend the next Tsinghua Youth Conference in Los Angeles.

• Strong ability to work in a team environment.

Website Developer and Designer (role filled, no longer accepting applications)

Hiring number: 1

We are in search of skilled and creative Website Developer and Designer to contribute to the Tsinghua Youth Conference. In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining our conference website, ensuring it is user-friendly, visually appealing, and aligned with our branding. 

Responsibilities 

• Design website layouts. You will have resources such as volunteer artists to support you.

• Update website content with articles written by the content and promotional writers.

• Implement new features for future TYCon programs. 

Qualifications 

• Exceptional verbal communication skills. 

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in HTML, CSS, preferably React and next.js

• Familiarity with visual design, 3D animation, or three.js are a bonus. 

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Strong ability to work in a team environment.

Content and Promotional Writers

Hiring number: 2

We are seeking talented and motivated writers to join our team as Content and Promotional Writers for the next Tsinghua Youth Conference. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting engaging articles and promotional content that highlight the conference's themes, speakers, and activities.

Responsibilities 

• Write, review and edit engaging and informative articles in a language suitable for various age groups that capture the essence of the conference, including its panels, activities and takeaways.

• Stay informed about TYCon activities throughout the working period.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in journalism or content creation is desirable but not required.

• Availability to fully attend the next Tsinghua Youth Conference in Los Angeles.

• Strong ability to work in a team environment.

Artists

Hiring number: 4

We are seeking creative Artists with a passion for visual arts and design to contribute to the next Tsinghua Youth Conference with high levels of attention to details. You will be responsible for creating promotional materials for platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp as well as panel posters. We specify three roles as part of the artists team: panel posters designer, social medias poster designer and visual content designer.

Responsibilities 

• Panel Poster Designer:

  • Design professional and consistent promotional panel posters.

• Social Medias Poster Designer:

  • Design visually appealing promotional posts suitable for Instagram.

  • Select appropriate pictures and create picture collages.

• Visual Content Designer:

  • Design a professional deck of slides that will be used for all panel presentations.

  • Photoshop photos, making necessary edits or enhancements. 

Qualifications 

• Exceptional verbal communication skills. 

• Basic proficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator or other tools is necessary for the Visual Content Designer role.

• Experience creating marketing materials and slide deck is desirable but not required.

• Strong sense of visual design where creativity and detail-oriented are your strong suits. 

• Strong ability to work in a team environment.

Hear from George:

Joining TYCon as an organizer has been a transformative experience, offering opportunities to meet individuals from diverse backgrounds—including students, young professionals, and Tsinghua alumni. I also learned new skills as a leader while putting my existing skills to use when engaging with Tsinghua Alumni as well as designing and building the foundation of this organization with my peers. Throughout this journey, I have witnessed firsthand the compassion and support that are ingrained within the DNA of this community: seeing Gen2s connect and help out each other during the first city meetup that I organized has shown me the profound impact of our work, and I believe we are building a bright and promising future for everyone involved—both now and in the years to come. 

George Li, 

Organizer, TYCon Washington D.C.

Questions and Support

If you have any questions or require technical support, email us at tycon@tsinghua.org