What are the responsibilities and job description for the Birthday Party and Event Performer Western MA and CT position at Mad Science of Western New England and ART-ventures for Kids?
We are currently looking for outgoing and engaging people primarily to conduct science and/or art birthday parties on weekends, as well as possibly some other stage-show type events.
Our positions are enjoyable and and gives you experience working as an instructor-performer for kids. Birthday parties take place at private homes small event centers typically for 10-30 kids. For shows you would visit schools, libraries, camps and more to deliver science presentations that thrill audiences of 15-250 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.
Requirements:
- An outgoing and dynamic personality
- Enjoys performing in front of an audience (birthday parties typically 15-30 children)
- Experience with groups of children ages 4-12
- Some experience in theater, performance or as a children's entertainer a plus.
- Reliable vehicle
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
- Must be available weekends
- College degree or some college experience preferred
- Ability to understand and communicate elementary-level basic science (don't worry - we'll train the rest)
- Lots of energy and a great sense of humor
- All employees will be subject to a criminal background check
Successful candidates are also:
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Responsible - able to conduct programs safely and efficiently
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Reliable - always on time, always prepared
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Adaptable - able to adjust to every environment and group type
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Professional - comfortable dealing with everyone from parents to principals
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Flexible - able to function in a business where schedules and workloads are at the mercy of the customer
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Engaging and dynamic
Salary : $20 - $40
