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.
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
- Some experience in theater a plus.
- 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
Successful candidates are also:
- 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
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.