Event Program Manager, AI Comedy Hackathon, NYC

Short-term stipend role to help produce a live AI + comedy hackathon in NYC on July 25.

Humor Genome NYC is looking for a sharp, reliable producer to help bring an AI + comedy hackathon to life in New York City.

This is a short-term, hands-on role for someone who can help create momentum fast: recruit participants, coordinate finalists, support event logistics, and make the live event feel real, organized, and memorable.

The hackathon is part of Build with Gemma and explores a difficult creative question:

Can AI understand, evaluate, or generate humor in a way that actually feels human?

Online submissions are open now. Finalists will present live in New York City on July 25, 2026.

What you will help with

• Recruiting AI builders, comedians, designers, and creative technologists
• Reaching out to communities, schools, meetups, and creator networks
• Coordinating finalists before the live event
• Helping shape the event-day experience
• Supporting judges, guests, and participants
• Capturing photos, videos, and stories from the event
• Turning a small first event into something that can grow

This is not a passive volunteer listing. I am looking for someone who wants to take ownership, move quickly, and help make the event feel alive.

Strong fit

• Based in NYC or able to attend the July 25 live event
• Interested in AI, comedy, creativity, community, or live events
• Good at follow-through
• Comfortable reaching out to people
• Organized enough to keep many small moving pieces on track
• Excited by early-stage projects where things are still being built

Compensation

This is a short-term stipend role. The stipend will depend on scope and responsibilities, and we will agree on expectations before you start.

Links

Website:

https://humorgenome.org/gemma

Apply here:

https://forms.gle/nWA79qx1WwUps5cSA