Canton,OH: Freelance Corporate Event Host

Neara; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 275,520; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Training program

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Neara in Canton, OH is looking for a Freelance Corporate Event Host to lead and facilitate volunteering events. The ideal candidate should be a confident public speaker with strong people skills and a warm presence. This part-time role offers $200 per event plus travel reimbursement, allowing flexibility with scheduling. You'll manage event logistics, create engaging experiences, and build skills in facilitation and event management as part of a global community of hosts.

Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking or facilitation at events.
• Comfortable managing event logistics and following an agenda.
• Able to handle unexpected challenges calmly.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate volunteering experiences end-to-end.
• Handle setup, logistics, and facilitation.
• Keep the energy high throughout the event.

Skills

Public speaking

Event facilitation

Strong people skills

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Canton, OH: Freelance Corporate Event Host

Job type: Part Time · Department: Global · Work type: On-Site

Canton, Ohio, United States

Location: Canton, OH

Compensation: $200 USD per event + Travel reimbursement

About Goodera

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.

Role Overview

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.

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

What You’ll Do

• 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

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’re Looking For

• 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

• Bonus: Background in acting, comedy, improv, stand-up, emceeing, or teaching

Requirements

• 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)

What We Offer

• $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