Event Host – Part-Time / Contract (Multiple)

Job summary

Host social events and mixers, welcome and check in guests, communicate event activities, and ensure events run smoothly while representing the brand professionally. Support venue coordination, basic setup and teardown, and occasional smartphone photo or video capture for social media recaps.

Job details

Location: Montreal, Quebec (On-Site) Hours: 4–8 hours per month (flexible; evenings & weekends) Compensation: Hourly Contract We’re looking for a reliable, social, and confident Event Host based in Montreal to help run in-person social events. This role focuses primarily on guest experience, event execution, and on-site coordination. Occasional arts- or dance-related events may occur, but these are not the primary focus of the role. You’ll act as the on-site host and point of contact, ensuring events run smoothly and attendees feel welcomed and engaged. Key Responsibilities - Event Hosting & Operations - Host and manage social events and mixers Welcome guests, handle check-in, and maintain a positive atmosphere Clearly communicate event flow, rules, and activities to attendees Ensure smooth execution from start to finish Represent the brand professionally on-site Venue & Logistics Support Assist with identifying and communicating with potential venues Help with basic setup and teardown when required Lift and move light equipment or supplies (up to 10–20 kg) Content Support (Light) Take basic photos or short videos during events using a smartphone Capture moments for social media recaps when requested Qualifications & Skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable speaking with groups and engaging strangers Organized, punctual, and dependable Able to work independently with minimal supervision Comfortable using a smartphone for photos/videos Physically able to lift 10–20 kg if needed Experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or promotions is an asset Interest in arts or dance is a bonus, not a requirement Nice to Have Familiarity with Montreal venues or nightlife/social scene Bilingual (English/French) Access to a vehicle (helpful but not required) Who This Role Is For This role is ideal for someone who enjoys: Social environments and meeting new people Being responsible for on-site execution Flexible, part-time event-based work Acting as the host and problem-solver during live events

What you’ll do

Host social events and mixers, welcome and check in guests, communicate event activities, and ensure events run smoothly while representing the brand professionally. Support venue coordination, basic setup and teardown, and occasional smartphone photo or video capture for social media recaps.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, punctual, dependable, and comfortable engaging groups and working independently. They must be able to use a smartphone for photos or videos and lift 10–20 kg if needed; event, hospitality, customer service, or promotions experience is an asset, while arts or dance interest is optional.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Guest Experience · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Event Hosting
• Event Operations
• Guest Experience
• Guest Check-In
• Group Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Event Coordination
• Venue Coordination
• Event Setup and Teardown
• Smartphone Photography and Video
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Punctuality
• Independent Work
• Physical Lifting

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Marketing

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