Senior Event Coordinator

RATA TRANSPORTATION LLC; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Senior Event Coordinator to drive impactful in-person events that connect students and employers. This role is pivotal in executing events that foster career development and networking opportunities, showcasing student achievements. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage logistics, and ensure events align with the mission of creating pathways for underrepresented students in tech. Join a team that values diversity and equity, and make a meaningful impact in the tech workforce of tomorrow. If you are passionate about event planning and community engagement, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Flexible Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Ergonomic Office Setup

Professional Development Stipend

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Leadership Development

Meaningful Impact Opportunities

Industry Connections

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event coordination experience with a track record of successful events.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for in-person events aligned with CodePath’s mission.
• Manage event budgets and ensure timely execution of events.

Skills

Event Coordination

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Tools

Asana

Job description

CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of Black, Latino/a, Indigenous, and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.

With 30,000 students and alumni from 700 colleges now working at 2,000 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future. CodePath is supported by Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Blue Meridian Partners, Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, and Salesforce, among others. In 2024, CodePath was recognized as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Education by Fast Company. To learn more, visit www.codepath.org.

About the Role

Location: Remote, United States

Role Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Senior Manager, Employer Engagement and Development (Career Center)

Compensation: $65,000 to $85,000 per year

The Senior Event Coordinator will play a critical role in advancing CodePath’s mission by planning and executing high-impact, in-person events that support our Career Center and CodePath Local teams. These events will connect students, employers, and the community, creating opportunities for career development, professional networking, and showcasing student achievements. Events coordinated by this team include employer-hosted events for the E3 program and the award-winning Emerging Engineers Summit, the largest tech hiring conference in the nation.

Key Activities

1. Coordinate the end-to-end logistics for in-person events, ensuring alignment with CodePath’s mission and objectives.
2. Partner with employers, universities, and local teams to plan and deliver impactful events, including setup, staffing, and post-event evaluations.
3. Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring all events are executed within scope and on schedule.
4. Support student engagement initiatives by creating inclusive, dynamic event experiences tailored to diverse audiences.
5. Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and drive participation.
6. Manage vendor relationships, including venues, catering, and technology providers, to ensure high-quality event execution.
7. Track and report on event success metrics, offering insights to improve future programming.
8. Travel as needed (estimated 10–20%) to oversee on-site event coordination.

Key Success Metrics

1. Successfully plan and execute at least 8 major events in the first year, meeting attendance and satisfaction goals.
2. Develop and document event planning workflows to improve efficiency by 25% within the first year.
3. Receive an average NPS score of 80 or higher from post-event surveys.
4. Increase student and employer engagement through consistent event participation, ensuring 100% participation from key employer and university partners for priority events.
5. Manage event budgets with <5% variance, while identifying cost-saving opportunities for each event.

Qualifications

1. 3+ years of event coordination experience, with a proven track record of planning and executing successful in-person events.
2. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and competing priorities.
3. Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
4. Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, employers, and community partners.
5. Familiarity with event planning and project management tools and technology (e.g., Asana, etc.).

Nice to Haves

1. Knowledge of the tech, nonprofit, or education sector.
2. Experience planning events that engage college-aged students.
3. Experience planning events in the tech industry.

Compensation

CodePath has standardized salaries based on the position’s level, no matter where you live. For this role, we’re hiring for a Senior Coordinator level position at an annual salary of $65,000 to $85,000. Salary is determined based on your relevant experience and skills as evaluated through our interview process.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 90% of premiums paid for full-time employees and their dependents.
2. Flexible Time Off: Flexible vacation and sick time with 12 company-paid holidays, plus a week-long "winter break" office closure from Christmas to New Year’s. Employees are encouraged to take time as needed.
3. Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a flexible workplace and schedule that supports work-life balance.
4. Ergonomic Office Setup: CodePath provides a laptop, monitor, and ergonomic equipment to support your productivity.
5. Professional Development: Annual stipend for professional growth and skill development.
6. Retirement Savings: Option to voluntarily contribute pre- and post-tax earnings to our 401(k) plan.
7. Paid Parental Leave: 10 weeks of paid parental leave to support growing families.
8. Leadership Development: A commitment to fostering leadership from within the organization.
9. Meaningful Impact: Frequent opportunities to connect with the students, universities, and communities we serve.
10. Industry Connections: Engage, collaborate, and partner with top technology companies, venture capitalists, and engineering leaders.

About the Current Team

We are individuals from a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and unlikely stories, all connected by a single dream: a world in which regardless of background, socioeconomic status, gender, or race all people have pathways to reach their full potential.

With a staff and board that cares deeply about diversity and equity, we believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a richer work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission.

Note: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, even if they don't meet every listed requirement. We value diverse perspectives and experiences that can help drive innovation at CodePath.

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