Job Overview
Sip & Learn is a lecture series that brings people together in bars and social spaces for thoughtful, engaging talks led by professors, experts, and solid communicators. Our events are designed for people who want to learn something outside their day-to-day work while enjoying a night out.

We are looking for enthusiastic, organized, and personable Event Hosts to support our lecture nights. This role combines event coordination, audience-facing hosting, and real-time problem solving. You will help manage the flow of the evening, welcome attendees, introduce the speaker, support AV, and handle issues as they come up.

Each Sip & Learn lecture night has three hosts on duty, with responsibilities shared across the team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys live events, feels comfortable in front of people, and can stay calm while keeping the experience polished and engaging.

Responsibilities
Welcome guests and help set the tone for the evening
Introduce the speaker and make announcements when needed
Support check-in, seating, and audience flow
Make sure microphones, projectors,



and other AV elements are working properly
Troubleshoot issues calmly and quickly during the event
Work closely with the other hosts, speaker, and venue staff
Support speaker transitions, setup, and wrap-up
Help create a thoughtful, engaging, and well-run experience

What We’re Looking For
Robust organizational skills and attention to detail
A warm, confident, and skilled presence
Comfort speaking in front of a crowd
Ability to think on your feet and solve problems in real time
A reliable, proactive, and collaborative attitude
Interest in live events, learning, and audience experience
Previous experience in events, hospitality, hosting, or customer-facing roles is a plus
Extra points if you have experience in acting, improv, stand-up, or another performance-based setting

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Apprenticeship

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 per week

Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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