Freelance In Person Event Host - Portage, MI

Visit.org•Portage, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Visit.org is seeking a Freelance In-Person Event Host in Portage, MI, to facilitate interactive social impact experiences for corporate partners. This contract role is ideal for individuals with stage experience who are comfortable in front of crowds and wish to contribute their skills to positively impact local communities. The successful candidate will be based in Portage, MI, possess corporate event experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong passion for Visit.org's mission, and the energy and discipline to thrive in a start-up tech environment.

Requirements

Fluent in English
Based in Portage, MI
Availability to work on a contract per event basis, including prep time
Strong experience in event Hosting, Facilitation, and emceeing is required
Comfortable interacting with both large groups of people and small groups or one-on-one, keeping the events flowing and the participants engaged
Easy conversationalists with lots of energy, a charismatic personality, and a sense of fun
Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics
Storyteller, High energy, and a positive attitude
Quick thinker—sometimes during events, things go wrong; you can problem-solve on the fly
Extremely comfortable with and enjoys public speaking
Excellent customer service and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Corporate event experience
Entrepreneurial spirit
Extreme passion for our mission
Energy and discipline to come in and be a builder in a start-up tech environment

Responsibilities

Host impactful, engaging, team-building, social impact events that support a great cause.
Welcome, engage, and inspire participants while supporting nonprofits in facilitating in-person events.
Present events in partnership with a nonprofit organization or lead the event in full.
Be skilled at storytelling and getting volunteers to really understand and feel the impact of their time.
Deliver clear instructions to lead volunteers through impactful, engaging activities.
Be available for 1-4 prep meetings prior to an event (depending on event complexities).