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Birthday Party / Special Events Performer

Mad Science Group

Birthday Party / Special Events Performer

Chicago, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Want to be part of our success? We'd like to meet you!

    Who We Are

    Mad Science Group Inc. has franchises located around the world, which bring science education to millions of children each year. Our mission is to spark the imaginations of kids everywhere through engaging science programs through our fun after-school programs, preschool programs, in-class workshops, camps, birthday parties and special events.

    Become a part of a team that's making a difference for the next generation!

    The Opportunity

    Mad Science of Chicago is currently looking for OUTGOING and EXCITING people to present MAD SCIENCE SHOWS and PARTIES!
    Are you looking for a job that's FUN and gives you loads of EXPERIENCE on stage, in the spotlight? Look no further than MAD SCIENCE! For SHOWS you'll visit schools, libraries, camps, and more to deliver AMAZING science presentations that will WOW your audiences of 15-250 kids! We provide the training and equipment and handle all the booking and scheduling from our office. All you do is go have fun with the kids!

    Shows and parties happen ALL THE TIME! This is a part-time/semi full-time job, but we prefer someone with a flexible schedule who can take on many gigs when given plenty of notice.

    The 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
    • A cell phone
    • Excellent verbal communication skills
    • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
    • Must be available evenings and weekends
    • College degree or currently attending college
    • Must have a reliable car as you will be driving to locations within Chicago.
    • All employees must: complete a background check that must come back clear, and submit a current negative TB Test
    • Maintain a fun, flexible, & outgoing personality!

    The 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
    • FUN!!!

    **The Job Summary
    ** At Mad Science, we are having a BLAST! We pay you to have fun! Build and fly rockets, explore the states of matter using dry ice, and help children create slime and other polymers. You will inspire the next generation of scientists through our innovative activities that show kids what science is really all about.
    We train you in the curriculum and provide all materials. All parties and events are fully scripted.