Wikimania Scholarships and Event Coordinator
Core
Coordinate funded scholarships and logistics for the Wikimania 2027 conference in Santiago, supporting scholars and volunteers from over 80 countries.
Role type
Event Coordinator (Contractor)
Builds
Wikimania 2027 conference program and attendee experience
Domain
Non-profit / Open Knowledge / International Conferences
Required skills
Event coordination, logistics management, volunteer management, high-volume communication, record keeping, travel and visa support, Spanish (fluent), English (fluent)
Preferred skills
Wikimedia community experience, LATAM events industry knowledge, global working experience
Technologies
Google Docs, spreadsheets, email campaign platforms, event management systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate and coordinate scholarships for Wikimania 2027, manage registration for pre-conference day, support volunteer rota organization, coordinate travel and accommodation logistics, communicate with scholars and attendees, assist with branding and goody bag production, attend the event to support scholars and troubleshoot.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
