Conference Helpers (Freelance) (Several Posts) (N&HS) at Open University of Hong Kong

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Customer Service, Logistics Support, Event Coordination, Teamwork, Problem Solving, English, Chinese, Putonghua

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences: Major Duties and Responsibilities We are inviting applications for Conference Helpers to support the International Conference on Gerontechnology (ICG) 2026, organised by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. The appointees will be responsible mainly for the following: Handling general enquiries and registration from participants; Assisting with the crowd control and ushering during the event; Supporting registration for the conference and afternoon workshop sessions; and Providing logistic support for the event, including the rehearsal (e.g. venue set-up, distribution of materials, and dismantling e.t.c.) Candidates Candidates are expected to possess the following: Full-time undergraduates; Punctual, polite, and well-mannered; Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (preferably including Putonghua); and A good team player, with the ability to handle urgent tasks independently. Duration of Appointment 22 June 2026 and 23 June 2026 Terms and Conditions for Appointment Successful candidate(s) will be appointed on a freelance basis. To Apply Please send your full curriculum vitae to the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by email (nhs_hrteam@hkmu.edu.hk) Please specify in your application the event(s) at which you have previously served as a Student Helper in the University. Applicants should also quote the reference number in the subject line of the application email. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Responsibilities

The conference helpers will manage participant registration and general enquiries while providing logistical support for event set-up and dismantling. They are also responsible for crowd control and ushering duties during the conference and workshop sessions.