Houston, TX, USA: Freelance | (Corporate) Event Host

Goodera • Houston, TX

13h

About The Position

Goodera is seeking a freelance emcee in Houston, Texas, to lead corporate volunteering activities and create accessible, engaging, and impactful experiences for corporate employees. The host facilitates events for Goodera’s corporate clients, represents the company, and helps volunteers connect with the purpose and impact of their activities. The role involves managing the full event journey, from preparation and setup through hosting and post-event wrap-up, and may include connecting with nonprofits and beneficiaries to deepen the experience. Events typically call for sustaining an engaging presence for 2–4 hours. Hosts can build their own schedules and choose which events to host. Compensation is $200 per event, plus travel reimbursements.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with volunteers.
• Public-speaking ability and skill in engaging and captivating an audience.
• Fluency in English.
• Passion for social-impact initiatives and interest in understanding the causes and effects 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.
• Creative skills.
• Ability to sustain genuine enthusiasm and an engaging presence for 2–4 hours.
• Ability to facilitate groups and remain composed when technology fails or plans change.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in additional regional languages.

Responsibilities

• Host and manage volunteering events tailored to corporate teams.
• Represent Goodera and maintain high standards for participant experience and engagement.
• Communicate clearly and build rapport with volunteers.
• Ensure a seamless event experience from start to finish.
• Prepare materials, provide volunteer instructions, and plan for contingencies.
• Host the event and ensure details are completed during post-event wrap-up.
• Capture event moments and help create memorable experiences for volunteers.
• Connect with nonprofits and beneficiaries to close the loop and deepen the impact of the experience.
• Adapt to changing situations, troubleshoot challenges, and manage group dynamics during events.

Benefits

• 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.
• Travel reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

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