Emcee (Corporate) || San Jose, CA, USA

Goodera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodera is seeking dynamic Emcees/Event Hosts to lead corporate volunteering experiences end-to-end—from setup and facilitation to wrap-up. As the face of Goodera on the ground, you will ensure volunteers have a seamless, engaging, and meaningful experience while supporting nonprofit partners effectively.

You should have strong public speaking or facilitation experience, the ability to engage groups of 30-100 participants, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Strong public speaking or facilitation experience (events, workshops, training, etc.)
• Confident presence with the ability to engage groups of 30-100 participants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage logistics and handle unexpected challenges calmly
• High energy, adaptability, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage event setup and logistics, including materials, inventory, and volunteer instructions
• Facilitate the full event flow: introductions, agenda, engagement activities, and closing
• Deliver a high-energy, engaging experience for participants
• Capture event highlights (photos, feedback, attendance) for post-event reporting
• Coordinate with nonprofit partners to align on goals and execution
• Troubleshoot and adapt in real time to ensure smooth delivery

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Public engagement

Logistics management

Job description

About Goodera

Goodera enables companies to engage employees in volunteering with thousands of nonprofits across 100+ countries. We design and deliver host-led volunteering experiences that are engaging, accessible, and impactful for leading organizations such as IBM, Amazon, and ServiceNow. In 2025, we engaged 450,000+ volunteers across 10,000+ events globally, with our hosts playing a central role in every experience.

Role Overview

We are seeking dynamic Emcees/Event Hosts to lead corporate volunteering experiences end-to-end-from setup and facilitation to wrap-up. As the face of Goodera on the ground, you will ensure volunteers have a seamless, engaging, and meaningful experience while supporting nonprofit partners effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage event setup and logistics, including materials, inventory, and volunteer instructions
• Facilitate the full event flow: introductions, agenda, engagement activities, and closing
• Deliver a high-energy, engaging experience for participants
• Capture event highlights (photos, feedback, attendance) for post-event reporting
• Coordinate with nonprofit partners to align on goals and execution
• Troubleshoot and adapt in real time to ensure smooth delivery

What We're Looking For

• Strong public speaking or facilitation experience (events, workshops, training, etc.)
• Confident presence with the ability to engage groups of 30-100 participants
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage logistics and handle unexpected challenges calmly
• High energy, adaptability, and attention to detail

Preferred

• Background in hosting (in English), performance, teaching, or similar audience-facing roles
• Experience with improvisation or dynamic facilitation

Requirements

• Ability to stand for 2-4 hours and lift up to 30 lbs
• Reliable transportation to event locations
• Willingness to support event setup and breakdown
• Flexible scheduling - choose events based on your availability
• Training, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities
• Exposure to global corporate clients and nonprofit partners
• Opportunity to build skills in facilitation, public speaking, and event management