Location: Remote (preference for CET time zones) Type: Full-time or contractor bases(flexible based on candidate)

Compensation: $25-45 based on experience and fit ****

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About the Role

We're seeking a Hackathons Program Manager to own and scale Apart Research's flagship hackathon program. Our hackathons bring together 200-1000+ participants globally to produce actionable research on critical AI safety questions, from AI-enabled CBRN risks to defensive technologies against emerging threats.

Apart Research is a research lab founded in 2022 with 30+ peer-reviewed papers in AI Safety, an influential position in AI career and research development, and strong international representation. Our research has been used by Anthropic, OpenAI, and national security labs, received awards at major ML conferences, and contributed to international AI governance work.

This role is primarily focused on hackathon ownership (~80%) with additional support for broader operations work (~20%).

Core Responsibilities

Hackathon Planning & Design (25%)

• Recruit speakers, judges, and mentors
• Manage partnerships with co-hosting organizations

Operational Infrastructure & Systems (20%)

• Run the day to day operations of the hackathons by following established SOPs and workflows
• Maintain registration, communication, and tracking systems (Notion, Zapier, Framer, etc)
• Improve templates, workflows, and documentation for repeatable processes
• Iterate on tooling based on operational needs

Participant & Community Management (15%)

• Handle participant communications before, during, and after events
• Manage Discord communities during hackathons
• Be available to answer participant questions, troubleshoot issues, maintain engagement during hackathon weekend