We are seeking event staff applications. Event Staff must be ISCB members with memberships expiring on or after the last day of the conference.
Event staff are expected to assist as scheduled for approximately 20 - 24 hours during the conference (generally for a shift of 5 - 6 hours each day).
Event staff are asked to participate in a training session in the afternoon of Saturday, July 19. The session will last approximately 90 minutes.
Event staff should be available for scheduled shifts on all dates beginning the first day of the conference, through the end of the conference. A schedule of shift allocations will be provided prior to the conference start date.
In return for working as event staff, those selected are provided with a complimentary conference registration, time-based pay, and a conference T-shirt. Regarding registration, we ask that you DO NOT register in advance, we will send a code for your registration after decisions have been made. If you are not selected, a discount code will be sent to you to allow you to register at the early bird rate.
Some event staff roles:
- Technical Moderator (TM) - responsible for assisting the speakers in loading their presentations on the laptop, managing the audio and visual recording of presentations from the room in the virtual platform, moderate the online chatroom and answer attendee questions as needed. Assist the Scientific Session Moderator as required.
- Room Monitor (RM) - monitor the doors once the session starts to ensure late arriving delegates enter quietly. Track and record the number of delegates for each session and submit them to ISCB staff. Provide back up to the TM as needed.
- Information Desk (ID) - assist delegates with general questions related to the venue and the conference to include room directions, programme timeline and details, and social activities.
- Registration Desk (RD) - assist by handing out delegate badges and additional items as needed, ensuring the orderly and smooth operation of the registration area and flow of delegate item collection.
- Poster Hall (PH) - set up poster numbers, provide pins, directions, and other questions about posters as required by attendees and ISCB staff.
In addition to above specific roles, all event staff are asked to assist with general conference items such as directions and other duties as required.
Application deadline is Friday, May 9, 2025.
Notifications will be sent on Friday, May 16, 2025.