SideBurn is a regional Burning Man event held each May long weekend in Stone Mills, Ontario, on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Huron-Wendat peoples. Rooted in radical inclusion, communal effort, and “leave no trace,” it brings together over 1,000 people to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and community.
Run entirely by volunteers, SideBurn thrives on the DIY spirit and communal effort. From theme camps and interactive art to skill-sharing and collective care, everyone is invited to show up, contribute, and be part of something larger than themselves.
Details
Department: Tech
Reports to: Tech Producer
We are seeking a programmer to join the efforts of a small programming team to make
incremental improvements to our existing ticketing platform based on pretix (an open source
ticketing platform).
Key Responsibilities:
- Must be proficient in Python (ideally Django)
- Weekly meetings from September to January annually (or longer depending on what the
team is trying to build and how fast we work) - Flag and fix errors, inconsistencies, or unclear content.
What to Expect
- Pre-event: about 8 hours a month, including weekly meetings, mostly flexible and
remote. Weekly - Event: nothing required on site — but if you’re at Sideburn 2027, we’d love to say hi in
person.
Who We’re Looking For
- The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys understanding how people work,
identifying where systems can be improved, and turning real-world needs into practical
technical solutions.
Why This Role?
- This may be a perfect way to use your skillset to support your community! The work we
do has very visible impacts on the experience each participant has with moving through
the ticketing process.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Time Commitment:
Multiyear interest is preferred. September to January annually (or longer
depending on what the team is trying to build and how fast we work) with weekly meetings and
coding assignments that can be scheduled in the time you have available.
Perks: This is a volunteer role. Position comes with a directed ticket to SideBurn.
How to Apply
If interested, please email tech@sideburn.ca with a resume and/or description of your
experience with software development.
