We are hiring for Summer ’24!
Job FAQs
Company Overview
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Inspiring children to become lifelong learners is an exciting, fun, and fulfilling job. You’ll be going to new places and meeting lots of awesome people as you present our interactive story-based programs for kids and their families.
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We visit libraries, schools, preschools, scouts, rec departments, day camps, family campgrounds, fairs and festivals, parties … anywhere there are kids! We’ve even performed at Renaissance Faires!
The crowds can be anywhere from a small handful of kids to up to several hundred kids.
Our target age range is grades K-5. We also have variations of the program for preschoolers and teens.
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We are a small company with only three full-time members, so you’ll get to know everyone here … even the owner!
You’ll be working independently but you’ll still feel connected with everyone on the team because we have company-wide meetings and training sessions, as well as a mentor program for new team members.
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Kindness: We want everyone to feel heard, valued, and respected. This includes the children in the audience, our customers who book us, and all our team members on the front lines!
Trust: We always honor our commitments. When we agree to do a program for a customer, they can trust that we will be there on time. When we agree to hire you, you can trust you’ll be paid you for the programs on your contract. Likewise, if you say you are available to do a program, we need to trust that you will follow through!
Growth Mindset: We believe there is always room for improvement. We are constantly innovating and adapting in a never-ending quest to be better — that includes everything from our curriculum to our training process.
Communication: We believe in open, friendly, and honest communication so that (a) everyone knows what’s expected of them and (b) small problems can be resolved before they become bigger problems.
Job Description
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Check your app to see what programs you’re scheduled for that week.
Drive yourself to the program location. It could be at a library, a school, a rec center, or even outside at a park! Most of the time it is within an hour, but it could be up to 100 miles away.
Meet the customer, then unload and set up the show to fit that particular space.
Once all the children and families have arrived, the fun begins! Present our interactive 45-minute program.
Afterward, promote the company to adults in the audience. You may also answer kids’ questions and take pictures!
Pack up, clean and tidy up the space, and load your car. Drive to the next location, or home if that’s your only program for the day.
Administrative duties include maintaining your schedule/conflicts, submitting invoices to get paid, and managing your inventory of supplies/equipment.
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This is a part-time job with extremely variable scheduling. Shows can be booked any day of the week, in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. If you work a regular 9-5 with only weekend availability, this job won’t be a good fit for you.
It’s best suited for:
Teachers looking for fun summer work
Actors looking for fulfilling performance work
Side-giggers and "solopreneurs" — someone who balances multiple side jobs and projects
We’ll book shows for you based on the schedule/conflicts you provide the office. That said, once a show is on your schedule, you are contractually obligated to perform it.
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New team members start at $100 per show.
There’s an additional travel stipend to help cover the cost of your gas!
Plus, there are additional work opportunities for veteran performers to help hire and train new performers, and help with administrative/marketing projects throughout the year.
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Do you own a reliable car, and have a valid license/insurance? (In New York City we can make exceptions if you have easy access to public transit and/or ride sharing.)
Do you like to drive and visit new places?
Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and animated?
Are you comfortable presenting or performing in front of large crowds?
Do you love working with children?
Do you have exceptional people skills? (Our customers are AWESOME and do everything we can to make them happy!)
Are you punctual, organized, independent, and reliable?
If YES, then you should definitely apply!
Please note: There’s NO NEED to be an expert in science. We will teach you everything you need to know!
Auditions & Training
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Submit an online application. If you’re a teacher, send along your resume. If you’re an actor or performing artist, please send in a reel.
If we think you’ll be a good fit, we’ll set up an interview so we can meet and chat about the job in person.
Once the contract is signed, we can begin training!
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Training will teach you how to conduct the science experiments and present the program from start to finish!
We’ll guide you through each step of the way, and we’ll give you all the equipment you’ll need.
Training culminates with an observed presentation of the program!
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Summer is our busiest time of year. Programs begin in late May/early June (location dependent) and continue through the end of August.
Depending on your location and availability, you may have the opportunity to continue into the school year!
Openings & Locations
We are looking for performers and teaching artists who live in/near the following cities:
AZ - Phoenix, Tucson
CA - Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose
CO - Denver
CT - Hartford
DC - Washington
FL - Jacksonville, Orlando
GA - Atlanta, Augusta
IA - Des Moines
IL - Chicago
IN - Indianapolis
KS - Wichita
KY - Louisville
MA - Boston
MD - Baltimore
MI - Detroit, Grand Rapids
MN - Minneapolis
MO - St. Louis, Kansas City
NC - Charlotte, Greensboro
NE - Omaha
NH - Manchester
NJ - Hillsborough
NM - Albuquerque
NV - Las Vegas
NY - Binghamton, Buffalo, New York City
OH - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus
OK - Oklahoma City
OR - Portland
PA - Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
SC - Columbia, Greenville
TN - Nashville
TX - Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio
UT - Salt Lake City
VA - Richmond, Roanoke
WA - Seattle
WI - Madison