Community Event Host

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Buscojobs Full time

We're Hiring Hosts for the 2025 / 26 Summer Season

Support real connection. Lead local community sessions.

Season Duration : 1 October 2025 – 30 March 2026

Locations : Geelong | Werribee | Ocean Grove | Torquay | Portarlington

Are you someone who enjoys bringing people together in thoughtful, welcoming ways? Do you believe that small, regular community moments can have a lasting impact on mental health and social wellbeing?

The Connect Initiative is a values-led, Victorian-based social enterprise focused on reducing loneliness by fostering meaningful local connections through accessible group sessions in movement, mindfulness, and conversation. We're currently looking for local Hosts to support and lead our sessions for the upcoming summer season.

About the Host Role

As a Connect Host, you'll manage and lead 1–2 sessions per week in your area. Each session is designed to be low-pressure, inclusive, and welcoming for attendees. You won't need to regularly run movement or mindfulness content yourself—we'll connect you with our team of qualified Facilitators / Practitioners to lead that part.

Your Host role focuses on :

  • Welcoming guests and creating a friendly, inclusive environment that embraces and connects with every individual
  • Leading a short group icebreaker / connection activity (10–15 min) at each session
  • Hosting a casual coffee catch-up after each session that encourages conversation and helps others build friendships and community
  • Coordinating event sessions and booking facilitators / practitioners (from our approved facilitator / practitioner network)
  • Setting up and packing down each session
  • Welcoming and checking participants in on arrival and ensuring registrations / ticket payments are complete
  • Assisting to promote local sessions in your area and being a brand ambassador for The Connect ?Initiative

Time commitment per session is approximately 2hours including set up / pack down, structured session, and hosting coffee catch up after each session.

Who This Role Might Suit

This role is ideal for people who are naturally social, warm and great at putting others at ease—especially those who love creating meaningful conversations and connections in real life.

You might be :

An actor , performer, or teaching artist looking for flexible, people-centred workAn extrovert who thrives on community and helping people feel includedA natural leader who's often the first to introduce new people or start a group chatA network builder who loves connecting people with similar interestsSomeone who genuinely cares about helping introverted or lonely people feel safe, welcome, and supportedA person who values community over ego and kindness over small talk

What You'll Need

Confidence working with small groups in public spaces and leading short activities at that build connection amongst group members (think leading 'ice-breaker' type activities and generating coffee conversations)Strong organisational skills and a calm, embracing and welcoming presenceExceptional communication skillsA desire to be a community leader advocating and acting to bring an end to loneliness through building local connectionsA current First Aid Certificate (including CPR)Your own ABN and valid Public Liability / Professional Indemnity InsuranceIdeally) a Working With Children Check and current Police Check

You don't need to be a health or wellness professional—but experience in community engagement, education, events, or people-focused work is a bonus.

What We Provide

We support you so you can focus on making each session meaningful. You'll receive :

A ready-to-go Event Kit for the season (including equipment, signage and basic session supplies)All venue hire / permit arrangements and fees handled and paid for by our teamTicket management and attendee management by us, including a user-friendly ticketing and registration platform that allows you to just check-in attendees on arrivalA trusted network of trained, insured, session facilitators / practitioners for every sessionMarketing templates and plans to promote sessions locally and on social media. We pay for advertisingSocial media, advertising, marketing and promotion of all sessions, including promotion of your personal business (if applicable)Ongoing support by phone and email , as well as Host training and optional opportunities to attend networking events with other Hosts and local Facilitators / PractitionersOpportunities to participate in or run Pop-Up, Connect+ or ICONIC Connect events (additional earning opportunities)Ability to promote your own business at our other community events (with co-branding support)

How You're Paid

This is a contractor role , not an employee position. It's also NOT a Franchisee, MLMor other pyramid type scheme We are a small growing business looking for genuine contractor partners

You'll be paid :

A flat monthly fee (scalable based on hosting 1-2 weekly sessions)PLUS a percentage of ticket sales from your hosted sessions

We'll talk you through this during our first conversation to make sure it's the right fit.

Why Become a Connect Host?

Be part of a social enterprise making a tangible difference to end loneliness through building community connectionsMeet and work with likeminded, community-minded peopleBuild your own presence and brand in the local communitySupport your own small business or passion project through co-branding opportunitiesGain access to training, mentoring, and business-building supportHelp people feel seen, welcomed, and connected

How to Apply

To learn more or express interest in hosting, visit :

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Have questions? We're happy to chat—transparency matters to us.

Together, let's make connection more accessible in every neighbourhood

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