Performer

The Franklin Inst•Philadelphia, PA

6h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

TFI is looking for energetic performers to enhance the in-building visitor experience. We are looking for performers with big personalities, an interest in education, and the ability to captivate audiences. This role would benefit from having someone with comedic skills who can read an audience and can improvise with guests. Performers are responsible for engaging guests with scientific content in an educational, fun, and memorable capacity through demonstrations, live shows, groups, and one-on-one facilitation. Performers are also responsible for:

Requirements

Interest in learning about science and value the importance of science communication.
High energy entertainment experience; experience delivering high energy, fun performances
Experience in public engagement and improvisation
Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner with co-workers, supervisors, and guests.
Ability to work effectively independently as well as with a group.
Ability to perform in front of large, diverse populations.
Excellent customer service experience
Ability to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time
Ability to handle latex balloons.
Ability to handle the audible effect of a hydrogen balloon exploding

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in education and visitor services in an attraction setting preferred
Fluent in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading science experiences for museum guests, including, but not limited to, performing live shows and demonstrations, and interacting/facilitating in exhibits.
Performing shows and acting in the assigned area according to show schedules and assisting in the daily operational aspects of the assigned show.
Performing dissections of animal organs, not limited to, but focusing on mammalian.
Developing an understanding of exhibit content and activities grounded in STEM.
Proper handling of chemicals and materials - (ex, liquid nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, and oxygen gases; dissection scalpels) with training provided.
Working as part of a team to increase productivity while providing excellent guest service.
Developing skills and knowledge to maintain quality, show, appearance, and integrity.
Assisting in the general cleaning of specified areas
Other duties as assigned.