Emcee/Event Host

About Goodera

Goodera helps companies enable employees to volunteer with thousands of nonprofits in 100+ countries. We execute host-led volunteering experiences 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, our volunteering programs are bringing people and purpose closer in every workplace - in-person, remote, and hybrid.

In 2025, we engaged 450,000+ volunteers across 10,000+ events globally and our hosts were at the center of each experience.

The Role

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.

Learn more about our diverse and always growing host community, here {link}

Location: USA (Preferred locations: Chicago, San Francisco Bay Area, Washington DC)

Time Commitment: This is a flexible, freelance position

What you’ll do

• Host and facilitate corporate volunteering events (virtual or in-person), keeping energy high and instructions crystal clear
• Run the event flow: opening, agenda, transitions, timekeeping, engagement moments, closing, and next steps
• Manage setup and logistics: materials check, room/Zoom readiness, volunteer instructions, and contingency planning
• Create a standout volunteer experience: make people feel welcome, included, and confident in what they’re doing
• Capture and share impact moments: photos/videos, volunteer quotes, attendance notes, and short highlights for recap
• Connect with nonprofit partners to ensure alignment on goals, beneficiary context, and post-event follow-through
• Troubleshoot in real time: adapt quickly when plans shift, and keep the group calm and moving

You’re a great fit if you have

• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills (you can hold a room and read the audience)
• Excellent communication and a friendly, professional presence
• Confidence managing group dynamics – engaging quiet participants and keeping talkative ones on track
• Comfort with basic event logistics and running a tight schedule
• A genuine interest in social impact and the “why” behind volunteering
• A proactive, solutions-first mindset

Nice to have

• Prior experience hosting: corporate events, volunteering events, workshops, trainings, community events, etc
• Experience facilitating on Zoom (breakouts, chat engagement, slides, timing)

What we offer

• Per-event fee (200-250 USD) plus travel reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling - choose the events you want to host
• Opportunities to work with global corporate teams and represent nonprofit partners
• Ongoing learning, community support, and host development