TEDxZurich main event — audience and stage

Open Positions.

Join the team building Life Cycles.

TEDxZurich is volunteer-led. We are looking for curious, committed people to help us build the Life Cycles season — from the first community activation in summer 2026 through to the flagship event in spring 2027.

Design Engineer (Frontend)

Volunteer · ~8 hrs/week

You bridge design and development — translating TEDxZurich's visual identity into functional interfaces. You develop and maintain the TEDxZurich website and seasonal microsites using modern frameworks.

  • Production-level frontend coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Experience with modern frameworks (Astro, Next.js, SvelteKit)
  • Design proficiency and Figma fluency
  • Git and deployment workflow knowledge
  • English fluency

To apply, write to info@tedxzurich.com with a short note about your background.

Graphic Designer

Volunteer · ~8 hrs/week

You create visual assets across digital and print platforms — producing content for Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters, and the website while maintaining brand consistency throughout the season.

  • Strong portfolio spanning digital and print work
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
  • Typography and layout expertise
  • Reliable turnaround across multiple concurrent projects
  • English fluency

To apply, write to info@tedxzurich.com with a short note about your background.

Partnerships Manager

Volunteer · ~8 hrs/week

You drive fundraising and sponsorship initiatives — identifying corporate sponsors and leading the research and application process for relevant foundations and public grants.

  • German native speaker; business-fluent English
  • Sales, sponsorship, or fundraising experience
  • Established Swiss network connections
  • Persuasive communication skills
  • Self-starting execution capability

To apply, write to info@tedxzurich.com with a short note about your background.

Audience Experience Liaison

Volunteer · ~10 hrs/week avg

You coordinate the attendee journey from arrival through departure — ensuring the vision is clearly understood and implemented throughout planning and execution of every event in the season.

  • Event production and delivery experience
  • Interest in hospitality, service design, or community-building
  • Empathy and audience-centric thinking
  • Strong organizational coordination abilities
  • English fluency; German is a plus

To apply, write to info@tedxzurich.com with a short note about your background.