Hartford, CT: Freelance Corporate Event Host

Goodera • Hartford, CT

1d • $200 • Onsite

About The Position

Goodera is seeking an Emcee to support and lead our corporate volunteering activities. You will play a key role in providing an exceptional experience for our clients by facilitating engaging volunteering events for corporate employees. Be a part of a global community of 400+ hosts from around the world. 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.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with volunteers.
• Proficiency in public speaking and the ability to engage and captivate an audience.
• Fluency in English; any other additional regional languages are an advantage.
• Strong passion for social impact initiatives and a keen interest in understanding the cause and impact of volunteering activities.
• Ability to adapt and respond swiftly to changing situations during events.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively as they arise.
• Self-driven, proactive, and a team player with strong creative skills.
• Natural Communicator: You enjoy public speaking, can read the room, and communicate clearly under pressure whether you're with 5 people or 100.
• Warm & Inclusive: Whether your style is high-energy and fun or calm and grounding, you sustain genuine enthusiasm for 2 ~ 4 hours and make people feel at ease with your engaging presence.
• Confident Facilitator: You hold the room, manage group dynamics, and adapt seamlessly when tech fails or plans change without visible stress.

Responsibilities

• Host and manage volunteering events tailored for corporate teams.
• Represent Goodera, ensuring high standards of experience and engagement.
• Communicate clearly and build strong connections with volunteers.
• Ensure a seamless start-to-finish event experience for everyone involved.
• Lead the entire event journey, from setting up the materials to hosting and ensuring every detail is wrapped up perfectly post the event.
• Capture the magic of each moment, turning the event into unforgettable memories that volunteers will cherish.
• Handle setup and logistics: materials check, volunteer instructions, and contingency planning.
• Go beyond the event by connecting with non-profits and beneficiaries, closing the loop and deepening the impact of the experience.
• Exhibit a strong passion for social impact and a deep understanding of the causes and effects of volunteering activities.

Benefits

• Event fee $200 USD per event plus travel reimbursements.
• Unlimited learning opportunities and the chance to work with corporate clients from around the globe.
• The opportunity to connect with a diverse audience and engage with a community of volunteers and non-profits.
• Enjoy the freedom of building your own schedule and choose the events you want to host.

What This Job Offers

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