Workshop Performer

**Spark Curiosity. Create Chaos (The Safe Kind). Get Paid!** Do you love sparking curiosity in young minds? Do you have a flair for the dramatic and a passion for making kids smile? **Mad Science of Washington DC** is looking for fun, high-energy, and dynamic individuals to join our team of **Workshop Performers**! If you want a job where you can make things explode (safely!), inspire the next generation of scientists, and get paid to have fun, this is the ultimate gig for you. **What You’ll Do** - **Perform & Teach:** Lead high-energy, interactive science workshops and demonstrations for elementary school-aged children. - **Travel:** Drive to various schools, community centers, and event locations across the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. - **Inspire:** Turn complex science concepts into unforgettable, hands-on fun! **What We’re Looking For** - **Experience with Kids is a MUST:** Whether you’ve been a teacher, camp counselor, tutor, actor, or youth group leader - you know how to command a room of energetic kids and keep them engaged. - **The “WOW” Factor:** You are outgoing, animated, and not afraid to be silly. - **Flexibility:** You have a flexible schedule and are looking for a rewarding side hustle rather than a strict 9-to-5. - **Reliable Transportation:** You must have your own reliable vehicle to transport workshop kits to various locations. **Training & Support (No Science Degree Required!)** Don’t worry if you’re not a certified rocket scientist - .we’ve got you covered! - We provide a robust, in-house training program to get you up to speed. - Workshops are easy to learn using our proven, step-by-step curriculum. - You will be fully shadowed and supported by our team until you are ready to fly solo! **The Real Scoop on Hours & Pay** 💡 **Please Note:** This is an excellent, well-paying gig perfect for actors, students, freelancers, or anyone looking for a fun supplemental income. Because our scheduling depends on school calendars and event bookings, hours will fluctuate weekly. ⚡**This position is not a match for those relying on a steady, fixed 40-hour weekly income.** **Ready to Join the Lab?** If you’re ready to trade a boring desk job for lab coats, rocket launches, and slime, we want to hear from you! **Apply Now** and help us make science lifelong fun! Compensation: $45.00 - $80.00 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.