Team Building Event Host; Chicago

About

In 2013, we started Museum Hack, leading unconventional tours of the best museums for thousands of happy tourists, first‑dates, friend groups and more. This venture organically grew to include team‑building events for companies like Google, Johnson & Johnson, and Chipotle. In 2020, we rebranded as

To date, we have hosted tours and events for 45,000+ teams and 1,000,000+ participants, earning 75,000+ 5 Star Reviews on Google Reviews. Our experiences are mentioned in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Economist. In 2021, the Inc 5000 listed  as the #1 fastest growing private B2B company in America and #15 overall.

We have helped hundreds of thousands of teams build stronger, fun‑fueled connections. Basically, team building starts here.

We call our collection of in‑person and virtual experiences “Originals”, which are led by our expert host team. Our event hosts bring their authentic personalities and professionalism to internally crafted content, delivering consistent, high‑quality, stealth team‑building events. Our most common feedback from participants is that our events are more fun than expected.

As an In‑Person Host Contractor, you will host and cohost Originals events in the Chicago metropolitan area, with possible light regional travel as needed. Events and locations vary from high‑stakes guacamole competitions in client offices or hotel ballrooms to scavenger hunts at the Field Museum.

You will work independently with minimal on‑site supervision, ordering supplies, self‑reporting to venues, learning material quickly, and adapting to any twists or turns on the day.

• As a Lead Host, you will connect with the client before the event, deliver vibrant vibes on the day, and manage the event.
• As a Cohost, you will support the host, split supply load, keep score, run tech elements, DJ, take photos, and help clean up.
• Solo‑hosting covers all responsibilities.

If this sounds exciting, please apply. If this sounds like a lot, apply anyway.

• Age 21+.
• Reliable transportation within Chicago metropolitan area.
• Flexible weekday availability (10am–7pm, occasionally earlier/later).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Extremely dependable self‑starter.
• Comfortable being in and sharing the spotlight.
• Ability to learn and memorize content and deliver naturally.
• Ability to think on feet, improvise, and creatively problem‑solve.
• Willingness to attend and pass training, including skill demos.
• Ability to stand 2–4 hours and manage supplies up to 30 lbs.
• Willing to use our communication platforms (texts, email, Slack).

• Performance background in theater, improv, stand‑up comedy, MC‑ing, tour guiding.
• Comfortable with breaking the fourth wall and crowd work.
• Experience in customer‑facing service positions (serving tables, retail, front‑of‑house).
• Bonus: creative writing experience (play writing, sketch comedy, marketing copy, blogging, novelist).

• Events are compensated with a flat rate plus gratuity.
• Lead Host: $100–$125 per 90‑minute event (~$40/hr) + gratuity.
• Cohost: $60–$100 per 90‑minute event (~$25/hr) + gratuity.
• On‑site time: 2.75–3.5 hours per 90‑minute event, including set‑up and clean‑up.
• Estimated workload: 1–3 events per month, potentially more or less.
• Average gratuity: $200 per event (75% to Lead Host, 25% to Cohost).
• $22/hr to learn new content or run errands, reimbursed for expenses.

• Submit an application online.
• Include a ~1 min self‑tape audition showcasing your hosting energy and personality.
• Optional cover letter.
• Applicants who do not submit an original video will be rejected.
• We welcome friends to apply together.

At , we celebrate important occasions such as Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Earth Day, Mental Health Awareness, Pride Month, and more. We encourage all applicants to apply.