Birthday Party and Event Performer Western MA and CT

Mad Science of Western New England and ART-ventures for Kids

Birthday Party and Event Performer Western MA and CT

Springfield, MA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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:

    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