Seasonal Puppeteer

Do you have a knack for making kids laugh? A flair for the dramatic? A secret stash of puppets in your closet?

Then we have the perfect job for you! We're searching for talented and energetic Puppeteers to bring joy and laughter to young audiences with our daily morning shows.

In this role, you'll get to:

• Become a puppet whisperer: Bring beloved characters to life through captivating performances.
• Flex your creative muscles: Write and adapt hilarious scripts, design dazzling sets, and create whimsical costumes.
• Be the star of the show: Perform up to 13 exciting shows each week, captivating young minds with your puppetry prowess.
• Team up with McGruff: Join forces with the iconic crime-fighting dog in engaging educational segments.
• Be a puppet caretaker: Ensure our beloved puppets are well-loved and cared for.
• Connect with our audience: Interact with children before and after each show, spreading smiles and creating lasting memories.
• End with a playful twist: Lead exciting games to keep the energy high and the laughter flowing.

If you're a creative performer with a passion for puppets and a heart for kids, this is the perfect opportunity for you to:

• Spark imaginations: Bring stories to life and create unforgettable experiences for young audiences.
• Develop your artistic skills: Hone your puppetry, scriptwriting, and set design talents.
• Join a fun and supportive team: Work alongside passionate individuals who share your love for performing arts.

First review of candidates will begin on February 24, 2025.

• Create/write scripts to be acted out in shows.
• Create props, costumes and backdrops.
• Perform in approximately 13 shows per week to be held mornings, Mondays through Thursdays.
• Insure proper care and maintenance of puppets and other equipment and visit with audience before and after each performance.

Job Specifics:

• Shows are Monday through Thursday mornings at various Lakeville parks.
• Puppeteers will work 15-20 hours a week, June through mid-August.
• Occasional special event performances on evenings or weekends required.

• Background or previous experience in drama, speech or related public speaking or singing activities.
• Must have good rapport with young children.
• Puppeteer knowledge or experience preferred.

 
VISION STATEMENT

"We envision a thriving, multi-generational community where families, friends, and neighbors connect, live, learn, work, and play.  Great schools; a diverse local economy; exceptional parks, trails, and recreational opportunities; vibrant social and cultural institutions; safe neighborhoods; and responsive and cost-effective public services together create a place we are proud to call home."

COMMUNITY VALUES

• Diversified Economic Development
• Good Value for Public Services
• Safety Throughout the Community
• Design that Connects the Community
• High Quality Education
• A Home for All Ages and Stages of Life
• A Sense of Community and Belonging
• Access to a Multitude of Natural Amenities and Recreational Opportunities

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Increase Economic Sustainability
• Support High Quality Education
• Develop a Community of Choice
• Cultivate a Sense of Community
• Provide Services that Add Value

Salary : $11 - $13