San Diego, CA: Freelance Corporate Event Host
About The Position
Goodera is a leading platform that enables companies to empower their employees to volunteer with thousands of nonprofits in 100+ countries. As a corporate host emcee, you will be responsible for leading corporate volunteering experiences end-to-end that are accessible, engaging, and impactful for the world's leading organizations like IBM, Amazon, ServiceNow - 60 of our 400+ customers today are from the Fortune 500 club. With a presence across 100+ countries, spanning 30+ languages, our volunteering programs are bringing people and purpose closer in every workplace - in-person, virtual, and hybrid. In 2025, we engaged 450,000+ volunteers across 10,000+ events globally, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about social impact and the 'why' behind volunteering to join our team. We're looking for engaging Emcee/Event Hosts to lead corporate volunteering experiences end-to-end from setup to facilitation to wrap-up - so volunteers leave energized and nonprofits feel truly supported. You'll join a global community of 2,000+ hosts and represent Goodera on the ground with warmth, confidence, and high attention to detail. This role requires someone who thrives in front of people, thinks quickly on their feet, and genuinely loves creating memorable experiences.
Requirements
- Public speaking or facilitation experience (corporate events, workshops, trainings, performances, community gatherings, etc.)
- Comfort managing event logistics and leading with a clear agenda
- Strong people skills, emotional intelligence, and a confident, approachable presence
- Ability to handle unexpected challenges calmly and professionally
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for 2–4 hours
- Reliable transportation to venues within your city
- Fluent in English (bilingual is a plus)
Nice To Haves
- Background in acting, comedy, improv, stand-up, emceeing, or teaching
Responsibilities
- Handle setup and logistics: materials check, volunteer instructions, and contingency planning
- Host and facilitate the full event flow: introductions, check-in, icebreakers, agenda, impact moments, and closing
- Keep energy high and instructions crystal clear throughout
- Make volunteers feel welcome, included, and confident in what they're doing
- Capture impact: photos/videos, quotes, attendance notes, and recap highlights
- Troubleshoot in real time and keep the group calm when plans shift
Benefits
- $200 USD per event + travel reimbursement
- Flexible scheduling, you choose the events that fit your availability
- Training program with shadowing, mentorship, and ongoing development
- Work with global corporate teams and nonprofit partners
- Build real skills in facilitation, public speaking, and event management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
