Dynamic In-Person Event Host & Emcee – Portage, MI

Visit.org, Inc.; Portage, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

Visit.org is seeking a passionate Freelance In-Person Event Host based in Portage, MI to join our Events team on a contract basis. You will facilitate interactive social impact experiences for our corporate partner on location for in-person events.

Ideal candidates have stage experience, enjoy public speaking, and thrive in a startup tech environment. You will build and host events, telling stories that engage volunteers and drive community impact.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Based in Portage, MI.
• Availability to work on a contract per event basis, including prep time.
• Strong experience in event hosting, facilitation, and emceeing is required.
• Comfortable interacting with both large groups and small groups or one-on-one, keeping events flowing and participants engaged.
• Energetic, charismatic, and with a positive attitude.
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Host impactful, engaging, team-building, social impact events that support a great cause.
• Welcome, engage, and inspire participants while supporting nonprofits in facilitating in-person events.
• Present events in partnership with a nonprofit organization or lead the event in full.
• Be skilled at storytelling and getting volunteers to really understand and feel the impact of their time.
• Be able to deliver clear instructions to lead volunteers through impactful, engaging activities.
• Be available for 1-4 prep meetings prior to an event (depending on event complexities)

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Visit.org is seeking a passionate Freelance In-Person Event Host based in Portage, MI to join our Events team on a contract basis. You will facilitate interactive social impact experiences for our corporate partner on location for in-person events.

Ideal candidates have stage experience, enjoy public speaking, and thrive in a startup tech environment. You will build and host events, telling stories that engage volunteers and drive community impact.