Pittsburgh, PA, USA: Freelance Corporate Event Host

Goodera • Pittsburgh, PA

21h

About The Position

Goodera is seeking a freelance emcee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to lead corporate volunteering activities and deliver accessible, engaging, and impactful experiences for corporate employees. Hosts facilitate events for corporate clients, represent Goodera, and guide participants through the full event journey, from preparing materials and logistics through hosting and post-event follow-up. The role involves working with volunteers, nonprofits, and beneficiaries to deepen the impact of each experience. Event-based work offers a fee of $200 per event plus travel reimbursements, and hosts can choose which events to accept and build their own schedules.

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.
• Passion for social impact initiatives and interest in understanding the causes and impact of volunteering activities.
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing situations during events.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work as part of a team.
• Strong creative skills.
• Ability to sustain genuine enthusiasm for 2–4 hours and make participants feel at ease.
• Ability to facilitate groups and adapt smoothly when technology fails or plans change.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in additional regional languages.
• Enjoyment of public speaking and ability to read the room and communicate clearly under pressure.

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 event experience from start to finish.
• Lead the event journey, including setting up materials, hosting, and completing post-event details.
• Capture event moments so volunteers can remember the experience.
• Handle event setup and logistics, including checking materials, providing volunteer instructions, and planning for contingencies.
• Connect with nonprofits and beneficiaries after events to close the loop and deepen the impact.
• Engage participants around the causes and impact of volunteering activities.

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 diverse audiences and a community of volunteers and nonprofits.
• Freedom to build your own schedule and choose the events to host.

What This Job Offers

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