What are the responsibilities and job description for the Webinar Facilitator (Temporary/Part-time) position at VentureWell?
About The Role:
We are seeking applications for the role of a part-time Webinar Facilitator, hosting various kinds of Zoom sessions for our virtual programs.
This is a part-time position, with a variable weekly schedule which can range from 5-15 hours per week. Facilitators can expect available hours to ramp up gradually after hire/onboarding. Most available shifts run between 2-7 hours, generally occurring during business hours in the ET time zone. There is some flexibility in how facilitators manage their weekly schedule, with the expectation that they generally maintain a minimum of approximately 5-8 hours per week. This role can be done remotely - with two requirements: facilitators must have a high-speed internet connection, and facilitators must work from a US-based location in the contiguous 48 states.
Responsibilities:
- Begin the Zoom session, load presentations and ensure all participants’ equipment (computers and headsets) are fully functional.
- Fulfill the “Host” role for the webinar by managing the presentations, passing the presenter’s role, and timekeeping of presentations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical, scheduling, and content issues in real time.
- Maintain great communication with co-workers while in live sessions and with the VentureWell team regarding scheduling.
- May assist with other administrative duties related to the program.
What You Bring:
- 1 year of webinar facilitation or administrative/customer service experience preferred
- Proficiency required with online video conference tools such as Zoom, MS Office, and Google apps
- High degree of digital fluency using cloud-based office tools such as GSuite, CRMs, team collaboration tools, and other web-based applications; ability to incorporate these tools into day-to-day work
- Excellent administrative, organization, and project coordination skills
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit
- Must remain calm under pressure and be readily able to problem-solve in the moment
About VentureWell:
VentureWell supports the cultivation of an emerging generation of science and technology inventors and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems that are critical to their success. Since its founding in 1995, VentureWell has funded or trained over 17,000 science and technology inventors and innovators, resulting in the emergence of over 4,700 ventures with groundbreaking technological advancements in fields like biomedicine and healthcare, sustainable energy and materials, and solutions for low-resource settings. The startups they have supported have raised subsequent funds totaling more than 6.3 billion and are reaching millions of people in 55 countries.
Visit venturewell.org to learn more.