What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emcee/Event Host: Boise position at Goodera?
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 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, 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
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 global 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 {https://www.goodera.com/pages/goodera-host-community}
Location: Boise, Idaho
Time Commitment: This is a flexible, freelance position
What you'll 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: make people feel welcome, included, and confident in what they’re 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
You're a great fit if you have
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills (you can 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 (200 USD) 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