Tldr; We’re looking for a group of dedicated and community-focused organizers to join the WordCamp US 2020 organizing team. If you’re interested, fill out our Call for Organizers form.
We are preparing for WordCamp 2020 in St. Louis, MO, and we need you to help make this the best event possible. Please apply by January 10, 2020!
Organizing Team Structure
Leadership Squad
Having a core leadership structure that included three lead organizers worked well for us this past year. Our “Leads Trio” or LT, will work together to keep WCUS planning on track, and work with all organizers to ensure a smooth planning process.
Squads
Our organizing team will be assigned to different squads, responsible for addressing the different facets that make WCUS a reality. Each Squad will be led by a Squad Captain, who provides project management, sets regular meetings, assigns tasks, and reports on Squad goals and progress to the organizing team.
The Squads are as follows:
- Local Activation
- PR/Communications
- Photography
- Design/Web
- Programming
- Youth Programming
- Attendee Experience
- Contributors
- Sponsors
- Volunteers
Before applying, please review these descriptions and listed responsibilities for each Squad
Should I apply?
If you enjoy WordCamps and want to give our community more opportunities to connect and learn from each other, we’d love to see you get involved. All WordCamp organizers must follow these requirements. In addition, we’re looking for the following:
- Passion for the WordPress community
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Past WordCamp planning experience, either as an organizer or volunteer
- Residence within the Americas
- Time commitment
- Onsite availability*
Regarding time commitment, WordCamp US planning does require more time than local WordCamp planning! The organizing team will start onboarding in January 2020, and in addition to event planning tasks, squads will have weekly or bi-weekly meetings leading up to WCUS in October 2020. Squad Captains will have an additional weekly meeting with the LT. The time commitment will increase as we get closer to the event. While on site, all organizers will be assigned scheduled volunteer shifts, and will have a volunteer shift at WordFest (our after party event).
*If you would like to organize but don’t think you can attend for financial reasons, please apply anyway and let us know by emailing us@wordcamp.org. Any information you share with us regarding your financial status will be held in the strictest confidence.
Timeline and Next Steps
Call for Organizers is now open! Please apply by January 10, 2020. Everyone who applies will hear back from the LT by the end of January 2020.
All organizers are expected to participate in a WordCamp orientation with the LT, and will need to sign an organizer agreement.
Interested?
You can apply to join the team on our Call for Organizers page. For more information about Squads, check out these descriptions and listed responsibilities.
Questions?
You can reach out to our team through the contact form on our website, or by emailing us at us@wordcamp.org.
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