Freelance In Person Event Host - Sunnyvale, CA

Visit.org • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Visit.org is seeking a passionate, ambitious freelance In-Person Event Host based in Sunnyvale, California, to join its Events team on a contract, per-event basis. The host facilitates interactive social impact experiences for corporate partners at in-person events. The role suits someone with stage experience who is comfortable in front of a crowd and wants to use their skills to support local communities. Candidates should have corporate event experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm for Visit.org’s mission, and the energy and discipline to contribute in a startup tech environment.

Visit.org is a women-led Certified B Corporation that designs and delivers volunteering programs for global companies. Its experiences are developed with vetted nonprofit partners and rooted in community needs across more than 100 countries and 40+ languages. The host welcomes, engages, and inspires participants; works with nonprofit partners to deliver events; and helps participants understand the impact of their volunteer time through storytelling and clear activity instructions. The role also includes one to four preparation meetings before an event, depending on its complexity. Compensation is paid per event and depends on experience.

Requirements

• Fluent in English.
• Already based in Sunnyvale, California.
• Available for contract work on a per-event basis, including preparation time.
• Strong experience in event hosting, facilitation, and emceeing.
• Comfortable engaging large groups, small groups, and individuals while keeping events flowing and participants engaged.
• Experience with group facilitation and managing group dynamics.
• Strong storytelling ability, high energy, and a positive attitude.
• Able to think quickly and solve problems during events.
• Extremely comfortable with and enjoys public speaking.
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Corporate event experience.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the energy and discipline to contribute in a startup tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Host engaging, team-building social impact events that support a 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 independently.
• Use storytelling to help volunteers understand and feel the impact of their time.
• Give clear instructions and lead volunteers through engaging activities.
• Attend one to four preparation meetings before an event, depending on event complexity.

What This Job Offers

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