Events & Programs Coordinator

About Fondo

Fondo is an all-in-one accounting platform built for startups, automating bookkeeping, taxes, and tax credits for 1,000+ high-growth companies. We combine powerful automation with expert in-house accountants who know startups inside and out—helping you stay compliant, maximize runway, and focus on growth. Our customers receive an average of $21k cash back from the IRS each year (up to $500k).

Joining Fondo means becoming part of a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for startups. We’re a globally distributed, primarily remote team with our headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Austin. We believe in the potential of every team member and foster a diverse, inclusive culture where people learn from each other and grow together. We work in a highly collaborative, iterative way: teams share context openly, ask questions freely, and continuously improve based on real client feedback.

Backed by Y Combinator, Money Forward, Liquid 2 Ventures, and Motley Fool Ventures, Fondo is reshaping financial management for startups — and as part of our team, you’ll play a meaningful role in helping founders stay compliant, confident, and set up for growth.

About The Events & Programs Coordinator Role

The Events & Programs Coordinator provides project-based coordination and execution support for events and structured programs. This contract role helps translate campaign and program concepts into operational deliverables, supporting timelines, logistics, documentation, and follow-through on a per-project basis. This position blends event coordination, program support, and light content execution within clearly defined project scopes.

What You'll Do

Event Support

• Provide project-based coordination and logistical support for virtual and in-person events
• Independently manage event-related workflows and deliverables using Consultant’s own tools and processes
• Support event promotion and follow-up campaigns
• Assist with attendee communications and reminders

Program Development

• Own the build-out and management of:
• Client referral programs
• Partner programs
• Potential Client Programs
• Product launch campaigns
• Create and deliver program plans, documentation, and implementation recommendations
• Maintain program documentation and timeline
• Track participation and performance

Content Support

• Draft campaign-specific content deliverables as defined in individual project scopes
• Coordinate content inputs required to complete Consultant-owned deliverables
• Collaborate with:
• Content Writer (copy)
• Graphic Designer (visuals)
• Content Optimization Specialist (distribution)

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience providing project-based coordination or consulting services
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Clear communicator across multiple roles
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver on defined scopes
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving environments and delivering clear, executable outputs
• Experience with events, programs, or campaigns a plus
• Bonus: experience working with YC or other accelerator companies

1099 Contract Structure & Compensation

This is a contract-based consulting engagement compensated at an hourly rate of $45–$60, depending on experience. The Consultant will invoice for hours worked in connection with agreed-upon project scopes. The anticipated time commitment is estimated to be up to approximately 35 hours per week depending on active project scopes; however, hours are not guaranteed and may vary.

Key skills/competency

• Event Coordination
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Logistical Support
• Campaign Execution
• Content Coordination
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Startup Environment