Impact Team Senior Coordinator at TED Conferences, LLC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Management, Systems Building, Event Planning, Donor Prospecting, Calendar Management, Travel Booking, Project Management, Vendor Coordination, Material Development, Lead Generation, Research, Record Keeping, Relationship Management, Proofreading, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder, and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in their community. The Impact Team is responsible for leading the organization’s issue-specific initiatives (like TED Countdown, TED Democracy, and others) and fundraising efforts across digital membership, conference support, custom events and org-wide major gifts. Job Description Position Overview The Impact Team Senior Coordinator will support research, data management, systems building, event planning, and other operational efforts across the fundraising team. This includes donor prospecting and management as well as special projects. The ideal candidate has an aptitude for multitasking and an interest in TED’s mission and work. This role will also work closely with the Head of Impact in an administrative capacity, managing calendar, travel and other day to day needs. Across all of the role’s work, the ability to successfully collaborate with internal teams across the entire organization is required. This is a great opportunity for an early to mid-career professional with a meticulous eye for detail and an appetite for advancing their career in fundraising, partnership development, and/or social impact. Responsibilities Coordinate data management and development of TED’s donor database within Salesforce alongside Memberships, Major Giving, Impact Partnerships teams Manage calendar, submit expenses, book travel and other executive assistant duties for Head of Impact Project manage and coordinate with external vendors on Impact Team initiatives, including the annual TED Impact Report Develop and edit team materials (slide decks, host notes, newsletters, etc.) Support lead-generation for major gifts and impact partnerships that would require knowledge of the global philanthropy landscape and ability to quickly learn tools like DonorAtlas, Impala, and other screening and research tools to identify, qualify, and prioritize new foundation and individual donor prospects. Provide deep-dive research on key stakeholders, like potential donors or collaborators Create “lookbooks” for large TED conferences and smaller community events, and dossiers for team leadership ahead of solicitations Provide logistical support during Impact team external + internal events Coordinate Impact team social events (happy hours, team lunches, etc.) Maintain the team Google Drive, Google Calendar, and Impact Team inbox Create organized record keeping systems that help Impact Team develop an archive of resources and historical information Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative role (team administrator or executive assistant) or fundraising role Highly organized – strong attention to detail and proofreading skills Clear and concise communicator, especially in written communication (e.g. emails and documents) Excellent relationship management skills – able to build rapport with diverse stakeholders Strong research and summarizing skills Experience with Google Suite, Zoom, Excel and Salesforce Able to manage competing priorities and problem solve in a live events setting Eye for layout + design is an asset Interest in supporting efforts to build team culture + deepen team cohesion Passionate about uplifting and accelerating solutions to global challenges (climate, democracy, education, polarization, etc). Additional Information This is a temporary-to-permanent job opportunity for external candiates. Internal TED employees are encouraged to apply. SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $85,000 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2026 NYC preferred; remote option can be considered. TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter. Department: Impact Screening Question Set: US Candidate Screening Questions Cover Letter Required Compensation: USD75000 - USD85000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Senior Coordinator will support research, data management, systems building, and event planning across the fundraising team, including donor prospecting and administrative duties for the Head of Impact. Responsibilities also involve coordinating data management in Salesforce, managing executive support tasks, and project managing external vendors for team initiatives.