Team Lead

EAGxBerlin is looking for a Freelance Team Lead.

Overview:

• Freelance role
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote); must be available during CEST working hours
• Salary: €25 – €30 per hour
• Applications closing: 7th March

Job Description

EAGxBerlin is a conference set to take place in Berlin from 3-5 October 2025, part of a network of Effective Altruism conferences happening around the world.

The Team Lead is responsible for executing the entire project, and should spend most of their time managing the rest of the team and carrying out the most important tasks. They should also be the contact person with CEA, and attend regular meetings with the CEA EAGx contact.

Please note that a candidate with sufficient experience and availability may take on other responsibilities beyond managing the project, with a commensurate increase in working hours. These potential responsibilities are listed on the other posted job descriptions; key overlaps exist between Team Lead role and all other roles, particularly Production Lead responsibilities.

The Team Lead will be supervised by Mila, who was Team Lead for EAGxBerlin last year.

Responsibilities

• Act as event project manager; oversee the planning and execution of the entire project
• Drive strategic decision making, following guidance from CEA and EAD and taking input from the organizing team
• Engage with past EAGx Team Leads, other EA professionals, and outside event organizers to identify best practices
• Hire 3 team members for the Admissions Lead, Content Lead, Communications Lead, Production Lead, and Volunteer Coordinator roles
• Oversee comprehensive event budgeting and fiscal stewardship, balancing strategic financial planning with meticulous expense tracking to maximize value from donated resources
• Oversee and coordinate closely with the Content Lead, Communications Lead, Production Lead, and Volunteer Coordinator roles
• Act as the main point of contact with CEA, providing project updates and identifying bottlenecks and uncertainties
• Attend all meetings, provide oversight on meeting agendas
• Review all vendor contracts alongside the Production Lead
• Provide input on conference content planning, working closely with the Content Lead
• Keep detailed records and lead post-event evaluation

What we offer

• Deeply impactful work with a highly engaged and motivated team of contractors and volunteers
• 25-30€/hour for people on a fixed-term contract. For people working on a freelance basis, we can pay 35€/hour. As a freelancer, you will have to cover taxes and social or pension insurance yourself.
• Mostly flexible work hours in weeks leading up to EAGxBerlin
• Autonomy and a high-trust environment
• Opportunities for connection to EA Germany, CEA, current and past EAGx organizers, and other established EA professionals
• Participation at EAGxBerlin, which includes registration, meals, and travel/accommodation within reasonable limits
• We value and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment and therefore strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We particularly encourage women and members of gender minorities, BIPOC and people with disabilities who are passionate about our mission to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Role Requirements

Great candidates might have some of the following skills or experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic event environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing scenarios
• Familiarity with the effective altruism community and a passion for promoting its values
• Outstanding communications and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of individuals
• Decision making skills and the ability to manage teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work streams with meticulous attention to detail, deadlines, intersections and dependencies

What you provide

• Remote work set-up: your own computer and reliable internet access
• Availability to join a weekly team meeting during CEST working hours
• All-day availability on-site for the conference weekend (3-5 October 2025). Note for non-EU applicants: We cannot sponsor a work visa, so please only apply for the job if you have the necessary permit.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form by 7th of March.