Minneapolis,MN: Freelance Corporate Event Host

Goodera; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 2,232; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$200 per event

Travel reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Training programs

Job summary

Goodera is looking for engaging Emcee/Event Hosts in Minneapolis, MN to lead corporate volunteering experiences. You will handle setup, facilitation, and ensure volunteers feel welcome and energized.

The ideal candidate has public speaking experience and excels in managing event logistics. This role offers $200 per event plus travel reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Public speaking or facilitation experience in various settings.
• Comfort with event logistics and leading agendas.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and handle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Handle setup and logistics for corporate volunteering events.
• Host and facilitate the full event flow from start to finish.
• Keep energy high and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Public speaking

Event facilitation

People skills

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Location: Minneapolis, MN

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