STEM Events and Birthday Party Performer

**Benefits:** - Free uniforms - Training & development We are looking for **HIGHLY ENERGETIC** and **DYNAMIC** instructors to present MAD SCIENCE SHOWS and PARTIES!! For EVENTS and PARTIES, you'll visit schools, libraries, camps, and more to deliver amazing science presentations that will WOW your audiences of up to 250 kids! Build and fly rockets, explore the states of matter using dry ice, and help children create slime and other polymers. Inspire the next generation of scientists through our innovative activities and demonstrations that show kids what science is really all about. We train you in the curriculum and provide all materials. All parties and events are scripted. **This is a part-time position** and is somewhat seasonal. We are looking for folks with consistent weekend availability **in addition to** weekday availability! EVENTS and PARTIES are specialized programming however; **ALL instructors teach weekday after-school programs and in-class workshops!** Please include your Work Experience Resume. Performance Resumes are additionally welcome! Pay for all Areas of Business (AOB) is hourly - including set-up and clean-up time. Starting pay is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour DOE, plus mileage compensation! **Requirements:** - An OUTGOING and DYNAMIC personality - Enjoys performing in front of an audience - Experience leading/ working with **groups** of children ages 4-12 - Theater experience is a plus! - **Must have three, consistent weekdays available from 12-5pm** for afterschool programming IN ADDITION TO 1.5 consistent weekend days. - ***Must have a personal, insured vehicle*** as you will be transporting equipment and conducting programs across Los Angeles County (and Southern CA) - Excellent verbal communication skills - Ability to lift up to 45 lbs - Knowledge of basic science (don't worry - we'll train the rest!) - Maintain a fun, flexible, and outgoing demeanor **Successful candidates are also:** - *Responsible* - able to conduct programs safely and efficiently - *Reliable* - always on time, always prepared, communicative - *Adaptable* - able to adjust to every environment and group type - *Flexible* - able to function in a business where schedules and workloads vary - *Professional* - comfortable dealing with everyone from parents to principals - *FUN!!!* **Perks/Benefits**In addition to inspiring the next generation of scientists, we offer: - Mileage Compensation!! - Referral bonuses - share with your friends! - Group Outings - On-going training/guidance We train you in the curriculum and provide all materials. Mad Science classes follow the school calendar and are presented year-round. This is rewarding work if it fits with your schedule and lifestyle. Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour Mad Science is a powerhouse brand with locations around the globe! For over 35 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 and engineers. Our locations are always looking for part-time instructors and full-time office staff.