Event Host – Entry-Level Part-Time / Contract
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
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
More about this job
Responsibilities
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 be reliable, organized, punctual, and confident communicating with groups and engaging new people, with the ability to work independently. They must be comfortable using a smartphone for photos and videos and able to lift 10–20 kg if needed; event, hospitality, customer service, or promotions experience is an asset.
Skills
- Event Hosting
- Event Coordination
- Guest Experience
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Public Speaking
- Guest Check-In
- Event Operations
- Venue Coordination
- Setup And Teardown
- Smartphone Photography And Video
- Organization
- Punctuality
- Problem-Solving
- Physical Ability To Lift 10–20 Kg
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Categories
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
- Marketing
- Creative & Media
Keywords
- Event Hosting
- Social Events
- Mixers
- Guest Experience
- Event Execution
- On-Site Coordination
- Guest Check-In
- Event Flow
- Venue Coordination
- Event Setup
- Event Teardown
- Brand Representation
- Smartphone Photography
- Short-Form Video
- Social Media Recaps
- Hospitality
- Customer Service
- Promotions
- Montreal Venues
- Nightlife
- Arts Events
- Dance Events