What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trivia Host in Worcester, MA - Immediate Hire! position at Sporcle?
Job description:
Host Trivia. Run the Room. Get Paid.
- Comfortable leading a room full of competitive strangers and keeping the energy up?
- Know random facts - or want to learn some fun new ones?
- Love being on a mic?
Sporcle Events — the nation’s largest trivia company — is hiring an outgoing, reliable host to run weekly trivia nights at local bars and restaurants.
You bring the personality. We bring the game. Players bring the chaos. You keep it fun.
Yes — you really do get paid to host trivia.
No — it’s not “just hanging out.” You’re a Sporcle employee running the show.
**We have an opening for weekly evening positions in Worcester, MA! **
**You'll primarily work in the evening for ~3 hours. Pay starts at $60 for the evening.**
What You’ll Do
We invest in your success through comprehensive paid training, which includes reviewing our Host Guide and successfully completing quizzes over the material. Because our hosts represent Sporcle at live events, successful completion of training is required before hosting your first show.
- Lead a fast-paced, high-energy trivia event from start to finish
- Speak clearly and confidently on a microphone, projecting your voice clearly and effectively so the whole room can follow the game
- Keep teams engaged, organized, and on schedule
- Set up and break down equipment
- Solve small tech hiccups and think on your feet
- Work professionally with venue staff and create a memorable guest experience that keeps players coming back
What You’ll Need
- Be 21 years old
- Laptop with HDMI port
- Ad-free Spotify or Apple Music
- Ability to consistently arrive on time and transport event equipment (~35 lbs.) to assigned venues
- **Sporcle does NOT offer seasonal/summer employment**
You’re a Great Fit If You’re
- Dependable (if you’re hosting, you show up prepared and ready to start trivia at the scheduled time)
- Comfortable interacting with people, speaking to groups, and projecting your voice clearly
- Outgoing, quick-thinking, and confident in front of a crowd
- Tech-comfortable and calm under pressure
- Experienced in hosting, teaching, radio, events, or public speaking (helpful, not required)
- Comfortable learning new material independently and completing paid online training.
- Able to meet onboarding and training deadlines.
- Responsive to email and text communication during onboarding.
Why Host for Sporcle?
- $60–$85 per weekly show
- About 3 hours, starting with one evening per week
- Paid training
- Opportunities for extra events and bigger gigs
Ready to Run the Room?
Apply at https://www.sporcle.com/beahost and complete a short virtual interview to show us your style.
Sporcle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
You bring the fun. We’ll supply the trivia.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an ad-free music streaming service?
- Do you own a laptop?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28