Would you like to work at the WORK2023 Conference in Turku on 23-25 August?

03.04.2023

TCLS is looking for conference assistants to help with the practical realization of international and multidisciplinary WORK2023 conference!

WORK2023 – Digital Capitalism: Peril and Possibilities explores the current key drivers in most contemporary societal changes and in working life, including e.g. the crucial roles of technologies and digital capitalism, and how they have become visible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The conference is organized by Turku Centre for Labour Studies TCLS on 23-25 August as a hybrid conference at the premises of the University of Turku and on a virtual conference platform. The conference gathers researchers, academia and specialists from Finland and abroad, from 30 different countries onsite and online.

The main tasks of the conference assistants are:

  • preparing premises for streams
  • assisting with the hybrid IT-equipment in the rooms
  • assisting stream chairs during sessions
  • staffing the info desk

Work hours will be between 8am - 6pm, and the days will last around 8-9 hours, depending on the day. During breaks assistants can listen to presentations of the conference or relax in the space reserved. Paid orientation for the conference will be organized before the event, where more details will be given. The date for the orientation will be informed later.

The hourly pay for conference assistant work is 14,53 € / hour. The fee will be paid according to the work hours.

Why participate in a conference as an assistant?

  • You get work experience in international atmosphere.
  • You learn how conference is organized.
  • You can hear about the newest research in the field of labour studies.
  • You meet new people and get possibilities to network.
  • You get a reference from your participation as an assistant.

Send us your free-form application and tell us about yourself, your studies, work experience and availability for the conference. Let us also know why you would be the perfect candidate.

Send your application by May 31 to work2023@utu.fi.

If you have any questions, please contact Conference Coordinator Marja Rautajoki at work2023@utu.fi.

Created 03.04.2023 | Updated 03.04.2023