Rome, Italy: Freelance | (Corporate) Event Host

Goodera; Roma; On-site; EUR 185,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Event fee per event

Travel reimbursements

Global client exposure

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Goodera in Rome, Italy is seeking an Emcee to lead corporate volunteering events end-to-end, delivering engaging experiences for teams.

You will work with global clients, ensuring smooth setup, clear communication, and memorable moments; fluency in Italian and English is required; enjoy a flexible schedule; join a diverse host community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Fluency in Italian and English; additional regional languages are a plus.
• Passion for social impact and volunteering activities.
• Ability to adapt and manage events under changing conditions.

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 setup to wrap-up post-event.
• Capture memorable moments and maximize volunteer impact.
• Handle setup and logistics, including materials, instructions, and contingency planning.
• Engage with non-profits and beneficiaries to deepen impact.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Italian & English fluent

Volunteer engagement

Adaptability

Job description

𝐉𝐨𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐨𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐄𝐦𝐂𝐄𝐸 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬!

Job Location: Rome, Italy

Job Role Type: Event-based

About The Company

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. Learn more about our diverse and always growing host community, here

Job Overview

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.

Key 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.

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 Italian & 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.

You're a great fit if you're a...

• 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.

What We Offer

• Event fee (150 ~ 250 USD / 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.