Senior Event Coordinator

CodePath is a national non-profit that is reprogramming higher education to create the most diverse generation of software 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. As of 2023, we've served 10,000 students a year nationwide, and we plan to scale up to ~100,000 students a year by 2028.

Founded in 2017, CodePath has taught over 26,000 students and delivered courses across over 110 universities. We are supported by some of the largest and most well-respected organizations, including 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.

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. 

This role requires a highly organized individual with strong project management and event planning skills, who can seamlessly manage a portfolio of events such as employer-hosted engagements, professional development workshops, demo days, hackathons, and learning experiences that happen concurrently nationwide. 

Key Activities

• Coordinate the end-to-end logistics for in-person events, ensuring alignment with CodePath’s mission and objectives

• Partner with employers, universities, and local teams to plan and deliver impactful events, including setup, staffing, and post-event evaluations

• Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring all events are executed within scope and on schedule

• Support student engagement initiatives by creating inclusive, dynamic event experiences tailored to diverse audiences

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and drive participation

• Manage vendor relationships, including venues, catering, and technology providers, to ensure high-quality event execution

• Track and report on event success metrics, offering insights to improve future programming

• Travel as needed (estimated 10–20%) to oversee on-site event coordination

Key Success Metrics

• Successfully plan and execute at least 8 major events in the first year, meeting attendance and satisfaction goals

• Develop and document event planning workflows to improve efficiency by 25% within the first year

• Receive an average NPS score of 80 or higher from post-event surveys

• Increase student and employer engagement through consistent event participation,  ensuring 100% participation from key employer and university partners for priority events

• Manage event budgets with <5% variance, while identifying cost-saving opportunities for each event

Qualifications

• 3+ years of event coordination experience, with a proven track record of planning and executing successful in-person events

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and competing priorities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail

• Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, employers, and community partners

• Familiarity with event planning and project management tools and technology (e.g., Asana, etc.)

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of the tech, nonprofit or education sector 

• Experience planning events that engage college aged students 

• 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.

Benefits

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 90% of premiums paid for full-time employees and their dependents

• 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

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a flexible workplace and schedule that supports work-life balance

• Ergonomic Office Setup: CodePath provides a laptop, monitor, and ergonomic equipment to support your productivity

• Professional Development: Annual stipend for professional growth and skill development

• Retirement Savings: Option to voluntarily contribute pre- and post-tax earnings to our 401(k) plan

• Paid Parental Leave: 10 weeks of paid parental leave to support growing families

• Leadership Development: A commitment to fostering leadership from within the organization

• Meaningful Impact: Frequent opportunities to connect with the students, universities, and communities we serve

• 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: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CodePath to apply for this role.