In Person Program Emcee

Onyxteams; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Onyx Offsites and Training hosts in-person programs and experiences across San Diego and Southern California. Emcees manage event setup, provide entertainment, and guide groups through interactive activities, ensuring a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Ideal candidates bring energy, strong communication, and experience entertaining large groups. Availability includes weekdays, occasional weekends, and training participation. Based in San Diego area preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leading and entertaining large groups, specifically in team building or corporate event environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills; loud voices needed.
• High energy, personable, with acting/theatre experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups ranging from 20 to 200 people through team building initiatives, games, ice breakers, and warm-ups.
• Handle location setup, strike, and risk management.
• Oversee program facilitators and act as a client liaison during events.
• Collaborate with Corporate Program Manager on feedback and program improvement.

Skills

Public speaking

Event facilitation

Team building

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Polished presentation

Job description

Onyx Offsites and Training is hiring Emcee’s to host and entertain during our in-person programs and experiences. Do you enjoy speaking and entertaining in front of groups, while making people laugh and smile? If so then this is the opportunity for you...

We work with companies small and large, giving you the chance to interact with amazing people and communities. We are slowly returning to in person events as things safely open up over the coming months. Our in person events take place primarily in San Diego and Southern California, but also across the United States.

Some of our most popular programs include:

• Team Olympics
• Corporate Social Responsibility - Bike Builds, Surfboard Art, Care Packages, etc.
• Professional Development Trainings and Workshops

The role of an Emcee is to assist with set-up/strike of the event, manage program staff and quality, and serve as the main source of entertainment and direction during the program. We are looking for detail-oriented, organized, outgoing individuals who like to have FUN! We will provide all tools and resources for you to be successful.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate groups ranging from 20 to 200 people through team building initiatives, group games, ice breakers, and warm-ups
• Location setup, strike, and risk management
• Oversee program facilitators and serve as a client liaison during events
• Work closely with Corporate Program Manager regarding feedback, training and program improvement

Position Qualifications:

• Familiarity with corporate etiquette and events
• 2+ years of leading and entertaining large groups, specifically in the team building or corporate event sphere - we are looking for polished folks!
• High energy and personable nature - acting and/or theatre experience is a plus!
• Excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills - loud voices needed!
• Proficient skills in the following: team building initiatives, group games, risk management, and group management
• Availability to attend a half-day paid training
• Flexible availability to work programs Monday through Friday, with an occasional weekend (Programs are 4 - 6 hours long including setup and strike)
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Based in San Diego or surrounding areas

Compensation:

• Hourly minimum wage for training sessions
• Record a 1 - 2 minute video demonstrating how you would introduce a team building program