City Lead for Creative Chaos Event in Nairobi

Key Responsibilities

Budget & Finance

• Manage event budget
• Track all expenses and revenue streams
• Ensure financial accountability and reporting

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of 12-14 volunteers across 5 functional areas
• Hold weekly team standups and progress check-ins
• Motivate, problem-solve, and keep everyone accountable

Partnerships & Sponsorship

• Secure 3-5 local sponsors and in-kind partners
• Coordinate venue selection and partnership agreement
• Build relationships with media partners for coverage

Logistics & Operations

• Coordinate all event logistics: setup, materials, catering, transport
• Serve as primary point of contact with CrowdPen HQ
• Deliver weekly progress reports during the 8-week lead-up

Event Delivery

• Lead event-day execution with full strike team
• Troubleshoot issues in real-time
• Ensure smooth delivery from setup to teardown

Post-Event

• Submit post-event report within 5 days of event
• Compile financial reconciliation and team feedback
• Handoff content and learnings for future cities

Requirements

Must-Have

• A Crowdpen account. Go to https://crowdpen.co and create an account
• Based in Nairobi with deep local networks in the creative/entrepreneurial ecosystem
• 2+ years experience in event production, community organizing, or project management
• Proven ability to manage budgets and financial accountability
• Experience leading volunteer teams or cross-functional groups
• Available 15-20 hours/week from June 1 through event delivery in October 2026
• Fluent in English

Nice-to-Have

• Previous experience with festivals, cultural events, or participatory formats
• Existing relationships with venues, sponsors, or media in Nairobi
• Background in creative industries, tech/innovation, or social enterprise
• Familiarity with startup/entrepreneurial communities in your city

What You'll Get

Financial

• Stipend + 10% commission (paid upon successful event delivery)
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Professional Development

• Portfolio-building experience producing a city-scale cultural event
• Letter of recommendation from CrowdPen
• Featured credit in official Creative Chaos documentary
• First consideration for paid roles in 2027 expansion

Community & Network

• Access to a pan-African network of producers and creatives across 7 cities
• Connection to CrowdPen's broader ecosystem of creators and entrepreneurs

Tangible Benefits

• Full Creative Chaos merchandise kit
• Meals and transport covered during event week
• Event photography and content for personal portfolio

How to Apply

Submit your application here by May 31, 2026

Your application should include:

• Why you want to produce Creative Chaos in Nairobi
• The largest/most complex project you've produced (what was your role, budget, and outcome?)
• Your 8-week production plan if you had $6,000 and started June 1
• 3 people in Nairobi you'd recruit to your team immediately

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

Questions? Email: careers@crowdpen.co

Website: crowdpen.co/chaos