Public Speaker & Workshop Facilitator

Dream Opportunity; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative work

Paid travel

Global impact

Remote hosting

Job summary

Dream Opportunity seeks a part-time event host located in the USA to present panels and workshops for students and corporate partners. You’ll rehearse with the team, help shape engaging sessions, and bring energy and creativity to a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

The role emphasizes clear communication with executives and students, reliable Zoom access, and flexible shifts to support global event schedules. Remote work from home is supported.

Qualifications

• Must be located in the USA
• Excellent verbal communication with brands and students
• Have a computer with Zoom and reliable wifi
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work part-time with varied shifts

Responsibilities

• Be the event speaker/host for events with big brands and companies
• Attend rehearsals to learn hosting of workshops/panels
• Collaborate with team to provide feedback on workshops/panels
• Attend meetings to help develop new workshops/panels
• Engage in a collaborative, creative process with the team
• Bring energy, humor, and a proactive spirit to a fast-paced environment

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Creativity & identity

Positive attitude

Tools

Zoom

Job description

The DO is not just a job, it is a purpose.

The Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit that teaches low-income and minority students about how to obtain corporate and high-income careers. We partner with large companies where students learn about careers they may not have known existed, participate in professional development workshops with corporate employees, and also obtain access to internships/entry-level positions.

The companies we are currently in partnership with are J.P. Morgan Chase, Blackstone, AT&T, Kellogg's, Warner Bros. Discovery (CNN, HBO, Cartoon Network, DC Comics), Verizon, Yahoo, Salesforce, Ernst & Young, Informa, Paramount (MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon) Versace and more!

We're looking for an event speaker/host who is located in the USA to work alongside a fast-growing educational company, The Dream Opportunity, and become a valuable member of a rapidly expanding team. The Dream Opportunity is a global nonprofit that teaches low-income and minority students how to develop professional skills and acquire internships. A good fit for this position is someone responsive, personable, self-starter, well-organized, adaptable, upbeat, and looking for a new challenge.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Be the event speaker/host for events with big brands/ companies

1. You’ll be the event host for a panel where industry leaders will share insights about their brand

2. Attend rehearsals where you will be trained on how to host our workshops/panels

2. Bonus opportunities to collaborate with other team members to provide feedback on workshops/ panels

1. Attend meetings where you’re able to help our creative team develop new workshops/ panels to be even more effective for students and big brands.

2. Take editing and feedback in a collaborative, team-based creative process

3. Bring energy, humor, excitement, and a collaborative spirit to a fast-paced, deadline-driven, highly creative team environment.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

1. Must be located in the USA, UK, Brazil, India, Mexico, Singapore, Philippines

2. Strong verbal communication skills: you will need to communicate clearly and confidently to employees from big brands (HBO, JP Morgan Chase, Verizon, and more) and students from low-income and minority communities

3. Have a computer with Zoom, know how to use it, and the ability to consistently be in an environment with effective wifi

4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

5. Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment

6. Have a passionate and creative commitment to issues of race and identity

7. Be willing to accept and explore different ideas and opinions and engage with guests and audiences from a wide range of perspectives

8. Positive attitude, enjoyment in meeting others, engage and show your authentic personality, a true go-getter spirit

9. Ability to work part-time: Ability and willingness to work varied shifts.

Benefits

1. Creative: You have the opportunity to be creative because we consistently design new services and systems

2. Paid Travel: You will be able to get paid travel opportunities to host events with multi-billion dollar companies nationally and globally (when necessary)

3. Impact: You will be able to work with and make an impact on underserved student communities globally

4. Work From Home: You will host workshops/ panels virtually where you can engage with big brands and student