City Host

Base is a dynamic platform dedicated to fostering in-real-life social connections and building genuine community among accomplished individuals. Our Members are professionals who have established meaningful careers, families, and reputations. They seek out Base to fill the essential gap in their busy lives — consistent, face-to-face time with peers they genuinely want to know and engage with. At Base, the gathering itself is the product, and every event is designed to create memorable experiences that enrich our Members' social lives and networks.

As a City Host at Base, you play a crucial role in making these gatherings successful and impactful. You will be responsible for running various Base events within your city, including experiences, socials, new-member orientations, dinners, and seasonal events tailored to your locale’s unique needs. This role demands an individual who arrives early to prepare the venue, attentively sets the room ambiance with lighting, music, and place cards, and personally welcomes every Member by name. Your presence transforms the venue into an inviting, vibrant space where Members feel they belong and look forward to returning.

Your role is to confidently manage the energy throughout events, controlling the flow from start to finish no matter the size—from intimate 20-person dinners to lively 60-person socials. You will adapt formats to various events while maintaining Base’s high standards. Attention to detail matters immensely; you notice and fix anything out of place, such as a misaligned chair or a volume imbalance, ensuring the experience is flawless. Post-event, you oversee teardown and ensure the venue is left in better condition than when you arrived.

This position is ideal for someone who is charismatic and easily connects with others, creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable and valued. You are not just an event manager but a peer among accomplished adults, respected and relatable. You are deeply familiar with your city’s culture, neighborhoods, and venues, knowing precisely where people want to gather. Leadership and reliability are your cornerstones—you consistently show up prepared, maintaining a reliable and recurring rhythm to Base events. Your obsession with details and genuine curiosity about people ensures you remember names, stories, and attendance, making each Member feel personally recognized and appreciated.

Candidates often come from backgrounds in hospitality, fine dining, theater, private clubs, event production, weddings, or restaurants — anywhere they have managed real rooms for discerning audiences and achieved repeat attendance. Being able to ‘hold a room’ effectively so that guests return is essential.

Regarding compensation and logistics, pay ranges from $25 to $300 per event, scaled according to event size and responsibilities, with additional tasks compensated between $10 to $30. Base events typically last around two hours, with three to four hours including setup and teardown. The schedule is flexible, mostly occurring on weekends and weeknights, and follows a recurring rhythm. A valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required for transportation. Physical fitness is necessary to set up and break down rooms, including moving tables, chairs, and supplies up to 30 pounds. Communication relies on a smartphone with dependable data. Reimbursements cover mileage, parking, and on-shift food according to company policy. When alcohol is served, City Hosts must refrain from drinking on shift. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the US.

Base is an equal opportunity employer, committed to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. If you embody these qualities and are excited about the opportunity to shape meaningful social experiences in your city, we encourage you to apply and join our vibrant community.