New 
Hackathon Coordinator
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, North Carolina, Raleigh | |
| 500 West Peace Street (Show on map) | |
 Aug 19, 2025 | |
| Okta is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Hackathon Coordinator to lead the coordination and administration of our internal hackathons. This person will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of innovation by owning the day-to-day coordination of the program and ensuring the logistics and participant experience are executed with excellence.The ideal candidate has an eye for detail and strong organizational and communication skills to ensure a seamless and engaging hackathon experience. You'll be the logistical engine behind the Hack Squad (our dedicated hackathon program team), partnering with stakeholders and global participants to orchestrate every phase of the program before, during, and after the hackathon.ResponsibilitiesManage logistics and operations throughout the planning, execution, and post-event phases, ensuring seamless coordination and execution. This includes scheduling meetings with hackathon judges and volunteers, updating event communications, organizing participant activities, and analyzing survey results.Draft attendee-facing communications and create resources and assets (emails, Slack posts, FAQs, presentations) to drive engagement and participation.Support budget administration, including expense tracking and ensuring financial recordsRecruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and judges, managing outreach, onboarding, and communications to ensure a consistent and positive experience.Organize global participant engagement initiatives for remote and office-based teams, fostering an exciting and inclusive experience.Drive the post-event administrative tasks, including feedback documentation, follow-ups, and processing any outstanding logistics.Analyze survey feedback and engagement metrics and deliver post-hackathon reports summarizing impact, takeaways, and recommendations.Cultivate strong relationships with internal teams to foster an ongoing culture of innovation.Proactively communicate progress, blockers, and updates to the Hackathon program team and stakeholders, ensuring transparency, timely alignment, and smooth coordination throughout the program lifecycle.100% remote, open to candidates in U.S. or CanadaSchedule NotesStart: Sept 8End: Oct 31* Regular shift can be Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday* Required Onboarding on Monday, 9/8 * Week of October 20th requires working Monday and Tuesday (10/20-10/21), 9am-5pm ET, Education: N/A | |