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Call for Volunteer: Tech Producer for 2026 MSR Research Colloquium

The MSR Research Committee is seeking an experienced volunteer Tech Producer to support the upcoming 2026 MSR Research Colloquium (June 11–12, 2026).

This role is essential to the success of the Colloquium. We are specifically seeking an experienced hand in planning and producing a large-scale virtual academic event across multiple time zones, ideally someone who has experience producing the MSR Research Colloquium and/or the MSR Virtual Retreat, and who understands the distinctive rhythm and community ethos of MSR events.

The Tech Producer role includes (but is not limited to):

• Planning and scheduling the 2026 MSR Research Colloquium
• Coordinating closely with the MSR Research Committee and presenters before, during, and after the event
• Recruiting and coordinating appropriate volunteer support
• Teaching and mentoring volunteers in production roles, helping build internal capacity for future MSR events
• Managing Zoom and related platforms during live sessions
• Supporting session chairs, presenters, and participants with tech preparation and troubleshooting
• Ensuring high-quality session recordings and timely post-event replays

How to apply:

Interested volunteers are invited to contact Tianyuan Yu at tianyuan.yu1@msvu.ca, briefly outlining their relevant experience and availability.

Application deadline: February 25, 2026

With gratitude,

MSR Research Committee

(Tianyuan Yu, Naida Culshaw, Stacey Guenther, Konstantin Weicht, and Gaëtan Mourmant)
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Tianyuan Yu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax NS Canada

Representative-at-Large for Research
Management, Spirituality & Religion Division, Academy of Management
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Reminder: Call for Volunteer – Tech Producer for 2026 MSR Research Colloquium

This is a friendly reminder of the call circulated on February 12 regarding the Volunteer Tech Producer role for the 2026 MSR Research Colloquium (June 11–12, 2026).

This role involves planning and scheduling a 36-hour, multi–time zone virtual event and creating a professional, engaging event "container" for participants and presenters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and managing an integrated event schedule hub
• Coordinated Zoom production across 36 continuous hours (recording, breakouts, co-hosts, security, livestreaming, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Training and supporting volunteers across time zones
• Providing presenter support and live event communications
• Ensuring session recordings (with basic editing), attendance tracking, engagement data, and distribution of participation certificates

The application deadline remains February 25, 2026.

If you are interested, please contact Tianyuan Yu at tianyuan.yu1@msvu.ca, briefly outlining your relevant experience and availability.

With appreciation,

MSR Research Committee
Tianyuan Yu, Naida Culshaw, Stacey Guenther, Konstantin Weicht, and Gaëtan Mourmant

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Tianyuan Yu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax NS Canada

Representative-at-Large for Research
Management, Spirituality & Religion Division, Academy of Management
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