Philadelphia, PA, USA: Freelance Corporate Event Host

Goodera • Philadelphia, PA

12h

About The Position

Goodera is seeking a freelance emcee to lead corporate volunteering activities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The host facilitates engaging, accessible, and impactful volunteering experiences for corporate employees, representing Goodera and supporting an exceptional client experience. The role includes leading events from setup through post-event wrap-up, connecting with volunteers, nonprofits, and beneficiaries, and helping participants understand the causes and impact behind their volunteering activities. Events typically require sustaining an engaging presence for 2–4 hours.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with volunteers.
• Proficiency in public speaking and ability to engage and captivate an audience.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong passion for social impact initiatives and interest in understanding the causes and impact of volunteering activities.
• Ability to adapt and respond swiftly to changing situations during events.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to sustain genuine enthusiasm for 2–4 hours, manage group dynamics, and remain composed when technology fails or plans change.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in additional regional languages.
• Strong creative skills.

Responsibilities

• Host and manage volunteering events tailored for corporate teams.
• Represent Goodera and maintain high standards of experience and engagement.
• Communicate clearly and build strong connections with volunteers.
• Ensure a seamless start-to-finish event experience.
• Set up materials, host the event, and ensure post-event details are completed.
• Capture memorable moments from events.
• Manage setup and logistics, including materials checks, volunteer instructions, and contingency planning.
• Connect with nonprofits and beneficiaries after events to close the loop and deepen the impact.
• Adapt to changing situations during events and address challenges as they arise.

Benefits

• $200 USD per event plus travel reimbursements.
• Unlimited learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with corporate clients from around the globe.
• Opportunity to connect with a diverse audience and a community of volunteers and nonprofits.
• Freedom to build your own schedule and choose which events to host.

What This Job Offers

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