Team Building Event Host (In-person) | Contractor Roles

Do you...

• like to command a room and give out subjective points to teams based on what you think is funny? ;)
• have the ability to create authentic interactions between group members and stay organized with supplies?
• want to work with a company that celebrates Black History Month, Women's History Month, Earth Day, Mental Health Awareness, Pride Month, and more?

Then come join us at teambuilding.com!

We're looking for multiple entertaining, very reliable Event Hosts to run surprisingly fun in-person team building events.

Our Mission

To build happier teams.

About teambuilding.com™

We host surprisingly fun in-person and virtual team building events. Most events are 90 minutes and include a mix of fun games and activities. Some of our In Person team building events are: Museum Hack Scavenger Hunt, The Great Guac Off, Art Of Storytelling Workshop, Ultimate Trivia Showdown, Field Day, and Photo Scavenger Hunt. Check them out here!

We are a 100% remotely managed company, with hub cities for in-person events currently in New York City and Los Angeles. We’re looking to add 2-3 team members (contractor base employment, host roles) in Dallas, Austin, Boston, DC and San Francisco (or nearby cities of San Francisco), as new hub cities.

Note that hosting is both an art and a science! Because of this, new in-person event hosts will first undertake training virtually and in-person as co-hosts, learning from our master senior hosts. Once you’re ready and approved to host, you’ll then advance to lead hosts, usually within 1-3 months.

Job Requirements

• PERSONALITY to own and successfully run events, and be a “people person” with excellent communication/presentation skills.
• Must be extremely reliable AKA: looking for those with attendance gold stars.
• Attention to detail!
• Can give extremely clear instructions and information for game set-up
• Are comfortable being in the spotlight and being the life of the party
• Ability to think on your feet and creatively problem-solve issues in front of guests without making it look hard or daunting.
• Personable communication in English. Note: Authentic > professional language.
• MUST attend training and successfully pass skills demo where you demo the event for our HQ staff. Once you pass the demo, you're approved to run events either solo or paired with another event facilitator(s).
• Must have flexible weekday daytime availability. Normally, our events run on weekdays between 11am - 6pm (local time).
• Must be able to stand for 2-3 hours, carry and manage supplies, as needed.
• Must be age 21+.
• Must have your own reliable transportation to travel to event locations in and around your city.
• Relevant experience or in some capacity is preferred (theater, improv, performers, comedians, trainers, etc.) or customer-facing experience.

Starting Date

We are looking for in-person event hosts to join us in the hub cities with job-site training starting as early as June 2023.

Compensation and Estimated Workload

You will be paid as an independent contractor with a flat rate + gratuity, in accordance with the assigned role(s). Normally we have Lead Host (Host Role) and Co-Host Role.

Event Compensation:

• $22 / hour during training: Normally the training for an In Person Co-host role will take 4-6 hours, training for In Person Event Host will take 2 days (4-6 hours per day), subject to event type.
• In Person Event Host Role: A flat rate of $100-$125 per event (~ $40 / hour) + gratuity. Pay amount depends on event type.
• In Person Event Co-Host Role: A flat rate of $60-$85 per event (~ $25 / hour) + gratuity. Pay amount depends on event type.

Gratuity:

• Gratuity is split between the Lead Host (75%) and Co-Host (25%). If there is only 1 solo Host, all the gratuity goes to the solo Host. While gratuity is not guaranteed, the average gratuity amount is $150 per event which would be $112.50-$150 for Host and $37.50 for Co-Host, making total compensation for Host estimated between $100-$275/event, and Co-host $60-$97.50/event.

Group Size and Scheduling:

• Small groups (5 -15 ppl) are typically run with 1 staff member (Host Role).
• Larger events (16 + ppl), typically have 2 staff members:

• 1 Lead Host (Host Role) - Responsible for taking the lead for the event by organizing supplies and facilitating the event
• 1 Co-Host (Co-Host Role) - Responsible for additional facilitation support during the event as well as assigned supply responsibilities

• Events normally run on weekdays (M-F) ranging from 10am - 7pm (local time)
• Events are typically booked + staffed 1-2 weeks in advance

LOCATION: Events can be at client offices or in a rented event space. You must have reliable transportation (at your expense) to facilitate events in various locations downtown or in the surrounding city area.

Estimated Workload:

• Individual shifts vary from 2.5-3 hours normally, inclusive of setup and prep.
• Number of shifts depends on demand - we estimated 2-3 events monthly from May to September and 6+ events monthly from October to December, based on demand.

How to Apply (+ pro tips)

• Submit an application online. (Please no emails or phone calls.)
• As part of the application, please submit a ~1 min self-tape audition (1 minute video regarding one thing that you are SUPER passionate about. We want to see your personality and hosting energy Put it on Youtube (make it unlisted, not private) and share the link with us in the application. Raw smartphone videos are great!
• Optional - Create a cover letter telling us who you are, why you're interested in this job, what your Superpower is, as well as your availability.
• We're hiring multiple people for this position. Please feel free to invite your friends to apply and you may be able to run events together if you're both a good fit!
• If selected to proceed in the hiring process, you’ll be hired as an Independent Contractor.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At teambuilding.com we are dedicated to building a Culture Add Inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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