Crowdcast Event Manager

Company Description Guyana Animation Network (GAN) Inc., founded in 2016, is a youth-focused nonprofit dedicated to expanding opportunities in animation and digital media across Guyana and the Caribbean. Guided by the vision “To lead, activate and contribute to change in Guyana’s Animation and Digital Media Industries,” GAN connects emerging digital creatives with training, mentorship, and industry exposure. Core initiatives include an Annual Digital Painting Summer Camp, Creating Creative Connections Master Classes, Animation Collaborations, and a Girls in ICT Interschools’ Initiative, all designed to inspire innovation and creativity. GAN also coordinates participation in international festivals, conferences, and events to support skills development, employment pathways, and global networking. The organisation has grown quickly, engaging dozens of members, volunteers, and corporate partners, and reaching nearly two hundred student beneficiaries.
Role Description The Crowdcast Event Manager is a temporary, remote role responsible for planning, hosting, and optimising virtual events on the Crowdcast platform for GAN’s programs and initiatives. This role includes setting up event pages, managing registrations, coordinating speakers and panelists, and overseeing live sessions to ensure smooth technical and audience experiences. The Crowdcast Event Manager will develop event run-of-show documents, manage live chat and Q&A, troubleshoot platform issues in real time, and support post-event tasks such as recordings, analytics, and feedback collection. The role also involves collaborating with program leads and communications team members to align event content with GAN’s mission, brand, and youth-focused audience. The individual in this role will work independently, attend online planning meetings, and maintain clear, timely communication with stakeholders across different time zones.
Specifically, we are looking for someone to partner with our Guyana Arts, Animation and Film Festival (GAAFF) 2026 as a reliable, tech-savvy Crowdcast Event Manager to support the delivery of our upcoming online festival, taking place October 23–25, 2026.
We’re looking for someone who can help manage the virtual event experience, coordinate sessions and speakers, support audience engagement, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure a smooth and professional festival.
Qualifications
Experience managing virtual events or webinars on platforms such as Crowdcast, Zoom, or similar tools, including event setup, live hosting, and post-event follow-up.
Set up and manage festival sessions on Crowdcast.
Coordinate speakers, moderators, and session schedules.
Manage live session access, audience participation, and Q&A.
Provide technical support before and during live sessions.
Assist with event rehearsals and troubleshooting.
Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to create schedules, run-of-show documents, and track event logistics and deadlines.
Comfort with basic technical troubleshooting (audio/video, connectivity, platform features) and working with speakers to test and optimise their event setup.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage youth and creative communities and manage live chat, Q&A, and audience interaction professionally.
Experience collaborating remotely with diverse teams, demonstrating reliability, responsiveness, and the ability to work across multiple time zones.
Familiarity or interest in animation, digital media, youth development, or education-focused initiatives is an asset.
Prior experience with event analytics, reporting, and using audience feedback to improve future events is beneficial.
Availability for occasional evening or weekend events, depending on program schedules and international collaborations.
Ideal candidate: Someone organised, responsive, comfortable with virtual event platforms, and able to remain calm under pressure. Previous experience with Crowdcast or similar platforms is an asset.
📅 Event dates: October 23–25, 2026
🌐 Format: Online
📩 Interested? Submit your application outlining your relevant experience and availability.
Help us create an engaging online experience for Guyanese and Caribbean creatives and audiences around the world.

Work arrangement
Yes