Events Contractor

ABOUT THE ROLE

Code2040 is hosting our Summer Summit this year in Detroit, MI and we are looking to work with someone who has ties to and is based in the Detroit area! We are looking to hire a part-time Events Contractor who will essentially provide connection to the city of Detroit, support in the logistics & planning of the Summit, as well as work with other members of the Code2040 team in connecting with local organizations in the city.

You will …

1. Coordinate pre-logistics for fellows and staff including, but not limited to, logistics of travel & hotel accommodations, vendors for meals, venue, and swag for fellows & staff

2. Coordinate and execute on-site operations and vendor management for the Summer Summit (for approx. 100 - 150 people) in Detroit arriving on June 11 and departing on June 15, 2025 including logistics of travel & hotel accommodations, food, venue, and swag for fellows & staff. 

3. Maintain clear, consistent, and timely communication with the Program Manager and other members of the Code2040 Team.

4. Attend a weekly 1:1 with the Program Manager and aim to attend additional Code2040 team members on an as-needed basis.

You would be a great fit if … (Please still consider applying if you do not fit all of these!)

You have strong ties and connections to Detroit, local organizations (especially civic or justice focused), potential venues or partners, etc.

You have experience in medium-scale events/summit planning

You have racial equity, racial justice, and/or organizing experience

You have experience in or around the tech industry in Detroit

You have experience working with college students

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Code2040 strongly encourages applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, or other People of Color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, people who are gender expansive, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds. Code2040 is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a staff, board, and volunteer base reflective of the communities we serve, and that enhances our vision to develop an equitable distribution of power in our work.

Code2040 does not discriminate on the basis of class, race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. 

WORKING CONDITIONS This position is completely remote and involves extended periods of computer work.

ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT 

Excepting any undue hardship, we gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please reach out to the contact above to request assistance.

THE SELECTION PROCESS 

In an effort to be as transparent as possible in our selection process as well as to help expedite bringing new staff on board, our selection process typically spans 12 weeks across four main interview stages (phone screening → deep dive interview → demo of work  → final round panel interview → references → extend offer). 

HOW TO APPLY

 Our organization values relationships, feedback, and celebration. As an organization, we sit in a monthly practice centered around relationship-building. We also practice the active celebration of ourselves and others.

You will thrive in this organization if you are:

Able and willing to receive and give direct feedback and celebration.

Grounded in a growth mindset for yourself and others.

Able to sit in discomfort, curiosity, and vulnerability during hard conversations.

Committed to growing your communication, conflict resolution, and advocacy skills to build strong internal and external relationships.

If this resonates with you, please submit a cover letter with your resume or simply answer the application questions on Lever when submitting your resume/CV.

Here are a few tips for responding to our cover letter questions: Don’t just repeat your resume; we’ll read that, too. Your cover letter is your chance to shine and connect your past experience with what we’re looking for. 

Tell us: The unique mix of skills and experience that you will bring to the role and our team. How will you thrive in the role; what have you done in the past that demonstrates you can be successful?

What about Code2040’s mission excites you? 

Why do you want to work with a passionate team committed to mobilizing tech's largest racial equity community?

What experience do you have working with or volunteering for an organization that does racial equity work?

We encourage all applicants to review our values and history to learn more about who we are and what drives us.