Organize WordCamp US<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2026 organizing team is set. Next applications open spring 2027 \u2014 drop your email below if you want a heads-up. In the meantime, get to know how the event gets built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What organizers do<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WordCamp US organizers split into 12 squads, each focused on a specific function of the event \u2014 Programming, Sponsorship Sales, Speaker Logistics, Marketing, Web\/Technology, Volunteer Coordination, Community\/Contributor Day, Design, Finance, Accessibility & Wayfinding, Attendee Communications, Sponsorship Operations.Each squad has a Squad Lead (typically 6-10 hours\/week) and 1-4 Squad Members (typically 2-5 hours\/week). Above the squads sits the WCUS Lead and a small Lead team.Most squads ramp from January through summer. The intensity peaks in July and August. After the event, there's a 2-3 week wind-down period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 12 squads<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Review submissions. Build the program. Balance tracks, formats, voices, and new vs. returning speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once speakers are confirmed: timing, room assignments, AV, rehearsal coordination, travel support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outreach to companies. Tier conversations. Contracts. Renewals from previous WCUS sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once sponsors sign on: booth logistics, branded touchpoints, on-site activation, livestream slots, deliverables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Run the Call for Volunteers. Build the schedule. Pre-event training. Day-of coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coordinate the 25 contributor teams. Onboard newcomers. Manage the Sunday hackathon end-to-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Event branding, social graphics, signage, slide templates, swag design, livestream graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pre-event communications. Social presence. News posts. Pre\/post-event press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Budget oversight. Sponsor invoicing. Vendor payments. Ticket-revenue tracking. Final reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The website itself. Speaker portal. Sponsor portal. Schedule software. Volunteer scheduling tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pre-event emails. Day-of logistics. Post-event recap and survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Venue accessibility audit. Sign language coordination. Sensory-friendly spaces. Way-finding signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get notified for 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Call for Organizers opens in early spring 2027. We'll send one email when applications go live. We don't sell or share your email \u2014 it's just for this notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer at WCUS 2026 \u2014 it's a great way to see the event from inside and to know what organizing looks like.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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