About Goodera
Goodera helps companies enable employees to volunteer with thousands of nonprofits in 100 countries. We execute host-led volunteering experiences that are accessible, engaging, and impactful for the worlds leading organizations, such as IBM, Amazon, and ServiceNow - 60 of our 400 customers today are from the Fortune 500 club. With a presence across 100 countries, our volunteering programs are bringing people and purpose closer in every workplace - in-person, remote, and hybrid.
In 2025, we engaged 450,000 volunteers across 10,000 events globally, and our hosts were at the center of each experience.
The Role
Were looking for engaging Emcee and 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. Youll join a global community of 2,000 hosts and represent Goodera on the ground with warmth, confidence, and high attention to detail.
Learn more about our diverse and always growing host community here {link}
Location Chicago
Time Commitment This is a flexible freelance position
What youll do:
• Host and facilitate corporate volunteering events, virtual or in-person, keeping energy high and instructions crystal clear • Run the event flow, opening agenda, transitions, timekeeping, engagement moments, closing, and next steps • Manage setup and logistics, materials, check room, Zoom readiness, volunteer instructions, and contingency planning • Create a standout volunteer experience, making people feel welcome, included, and confident in what theyre doing • Capture and share impact moments, photos, videos, volunteer quotes, attendance notes, and short highlights for recap • Connect with nonprofit partners to ensure alignment on goals, beneficiary context, and post-event follow-through • Troubleshoot in real-time, adapt quickly when plans shift, and keep the group calm and moving
Youre a great fit if you have:
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, able to hold a room and read the audience • Excellent communication and a friendly, professional presence • Confidence managing group dynamics - engaging quiet participants and keeping talkative ones on track • Comfort with basic event logistics and running a tight schedule • A genuine interest in social impact and the why behind volunteering • A proactive solutions-first mindset
Nice to have:
• Prior experience hosting corporate events, volunteering events, workshops, trainings, community events, etc. • Experience facilitating on Zoom, breakouts, chat, engagement, slides, timing
What we offer:
• Per-event fee plus travel reimbursement • Flexible scheduling - choose the events you want to host • Opportunities to work with global corporate teams and represent nonprofit partners • Ongoing learning community support and host development