Birthday Party and Special Events Entertainer

Mad Science•Hartford and Suburbs, CT

10d•$25 - $40

About The Position

We are currently looking for outgoing and engaging people to present Mad Science and/or ART events - parties and/or special events. Our positions are enjoyable and and gives you experience in the spotlight. For parties, you must be willing to work on weekends and you'll entertain 15-30 kids with dazzling science or engage them in creative art projects. For shows you'll visit schools, libraries, camps and more to deliver science presentations that thrill audiences of 25-250 kids. We provide the training and equipment, and handle all the booking and scheduling from our office. Shows and parties happen all the time. This is a part-time job, but we prefer someone with a flexible schedule who can take on a variety of assignments when given plenty of notice, and who will be around for a good while to perform with us through multiple seasons. Mad Science and Crayola Imagine Arts Academy (formerly ART-ventures for Kids) are well-known brands brands with locations around the globe! For nearly 40 years, we have sparked imaginative learning through our summer camps, birthday parties, in-class workshops, after-school programs, and special events for kids ages 3-12. Become part of our team and help us inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and artists, or just instill a healthy appreciation of these disciplines for all kids. Our locations are always looking for part-time instructors and occasionally office staff.

Requirements

An outgoing and dynamic personality
Enjoys performing in front of an audience (birthday parties typically 15-25 children)
Experience with groups of children ages 4-12
Reliable vehicle
A cell phone
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
Must be available some evenings and many weekends
College degree or some college experience
Knowledge of very basic science and enjoyment of creative art (don't worry - we'll train the rest)
Lots of energy
All employees will be subject to a criminal background check
Responsible - able to conduct programs safely and efficiently
Reliable - always on time, always prepared
Adaptable - able to adjust to every environment and group type
Professional - comfortable dealing with everyone from parents to principals
Flexible - able to function in a business where schedules and workloads are at the mercy of the customer
Engaging and dynamic