Event and Operations Coordinator

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a proactive, highly organised  Event and Operations Coordinator, working fully remotely, to coordinate logistics, schedules, and team deliverables for a live-music themed camp and milestone birthday celebration at AfrikaBurn, to take place in April 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Team Coordination: Track project milestones across build, sound, logistics, and theme leads; schedule meetings and manage action items.
Programme & Performer Support: Maintain the multi-day event agenda (including the main birthday party, gratitude ceremony, and daily singalongs) and coordinate artist requirements.
Logistics & Budget Tracking: Assist leads in tracking off-grid infrastructure (power, water, transport, ablutions), maintain the camp budget, and handle vendor quotes.
Guest & Official Admin: Help draft AfrikaBurn registration documents and create onboarding info packs for camp members and international guests.

Requirements

Experience: 2–4+ years as a Project Coordinator, or Event Assistant (festival or off-grid event experience is a plus).
Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace, project management tools (Trello/Asana), and WhatsApp/Slack.
Attributes: Exceptional organisational skills, strong written communication, and familiarity with burner/AfrikaBurn culture.

Benefits

• Fully remote
  
• Part-time, a few hours a day until the project is complete
  
• No travel or site visit is required
  

Salary: R200 to R250