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Children’s Science Entertainer for Mad Science Shows and Parties

Mad Science of Maine
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2024
Do you have experience working with children?  Do you have energetic outgoing personality?    Could you transform yourself into a Mad Scientist? Looking for a great, flexible part-time job?

The search is on for part-time, animated entertainers who feel they could transform themselves into Mad Scientists and show kids just how fun science can be! 

Our entertainers perform throughout Maine and Southern New Hampshire at Homes, Our South Portland Lab, Schools, Recreation centers, Libraries, Festivals, Fairs, and Campgrounds.  A potential Mad Science performer must have experience with elementary school aged kids (grades K-6), be comfortable and enjoy performing for any size crowd, large (up to 250 people) or small (up to 20 people), and be energetic.

A science background is not required! We’ll train you on everything you’ll need to know.  All the topics are fun and engaging! 

A theatre or performing background is helpful, but not required. 

 Shows/events are usually 1 hour long and take anywhere between 40-60 minutes to set up and 30 minutes to cleanup.  You must have some flexible availability. We can work around current work schedules for the right person! 

Shows can be scheduled during the week or on weekends, at any time of day or in the evening.

Birthday Parties are a combination of a show and hands on activities for small groups of 8-20 children.  Birthday Parties take place at the birthday child’s home or at the Mad Science Lab in South Portland.  They are usually scheduled on the weekends either in the morning or afternoon.



Requirements


  • Must have a dependable vehicle with room for science equipment bins.

  • Able to travel to different locations in Maine and Southern New Hampshire within a 2-3 hour drive from Portland. 

  • Must have  some flexibility in scheduling and be able to work weekends

  • Have a BIG, fun personality.  Being goofy is part of what we do!

  • Customer Service Experience

  • Performance background helpful, preferably with groups of kids Pre-K - 6th Grade (ages 4-12)

  • Ability to work independently

  • Good organizations skills and attention to detail

  • Do not need to have a science background, but is preferred. We will train you on everything you need to know!

  • MUST LOVE WORKING WITH CHILDREN ages 4-12!
Note: We do a criminal background check on all employees.

Education/Certification Requirements:

  • College Degree preferred, but not required                                                     
  • Theater Education desirable


Benefits


  • $40 - $75 per party depending on length and type of event
  • 18 - 20% Gratuity per birthday party
  • Travel Compensation for Party, if Home Party
  • Show compensation-$80-$85 per one hour show $45 - $50 per booth
  • Plus travel compensation at .60/mile from Portland lab to destination and back

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