Actors/Customer Service for Kids Birthday Parties (Northbrook)

Kids Science Labs; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $20–$22 plus tips

Fun working environment

Comprehensive training

Weekend availability

Job summary

Kids Science Labs is hiring a Birthday Team Member to deliver an exceptional birthday party experience for kids aged 4-12 at our Chicago locations. This part-time role requires weekend availability (Saturday/Sunday) and offers a fun, dynamic work environment with hands-on science activities including slime and chemical experiments.

The team collaborates to create memorable events lasting 75–105 minutes, serving groups of 10–30 kids while providing engaging customer experiences and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Open availability on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Prior customer service experience, preferably in childcare, theater, or education.
• Ability to engage a child effectively.

Responsibilities

• Be genuine.
• Manage the dynamic environment of a birthday party.
• Be responsible and reliable as a teammate.
• Communicate well both verbally and via electronic communication.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service.
• Have fun, laugh, and engage kids.

Skills

Customer service

Child engagement

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

If you love kids, having fun, learning and teaching, and enjoy engaging people, you came to the right place.

Kids Science Labs (www.kidssciencelabs.com), the world leader in hands-on science education, is seeking to hire our next great Birthday Team Member. This individual must be motivated, passionate, and can deliver an exceptional birthday party experience to both kids and their families on the weekend. We are seeking energetic individuals who can guide kids in their discovery of slime, chemical reactions, and other fun hands-on science experiences at our Chicago locations.

This is a job that will energize you. It is not mundane, nor is it the same thing every day; rather, it will push you to navigate new situations and environments that help you grow your skills. If you just want an hourly job, this is not a good role for you.

Successful candidates can engage groups of young kids and parents, laugh, and believe strongly in KSL\'s mission. This is a part-time role, which requires a Saturday/Sunday commitment, so college students; education majors and entertainers are encouraged to apply.

In addition to our normal classes, camps, and field trips, Kids Science Labs delivers the most fun and exciting birthday experiments for kids 4-12. These parties are 75-105 minute events, where our team delivers a memorable and exciting hands-on experience by engaging with groups of 10-30 kids in hands-on science.

This candidate will know the ins and outs of delivering a truly memorable event at KSL and will guide our other team members to execute the plan flawlessly. The Birthday Team is comprised of 3-4 individuals, who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional customer experience for our guests. Candidates who desire to be teachers often start out on our Birthday Team and then work their way into a teaching position at Kids Science Labs.

This is a Part-Time position where team members can earn $20-$22/hour plus tips. It requires Saturday and/or Sunday availability.

Responsibilities

• Be genuine
• Successfully manage the dynamic environment of a birthday party
• Be responsible and reliable as a teammate
• Communicate well both verbally and via electronic communication
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service
• HAVE FUN, laugh, and engage Kids!

Qualifications

• Have open availability on Saturday and Sunday
• Have previous customer service experience preferably in childcare (babysitting), theater, or education
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to engage a child

Benefits

• Hourly compensation from $20-22/hour plus tips
• An engaging and fun working environment as well as competitive pay and comprehensive training
• An inspired environment that is filled everyday with kids who will shape our future
• An opportunity to learn how to engage people and express your ideas in ways that captivate audiences big and small, while influencing outcomes
• The ability to celebrate the joy of providing the best birthday parties ever for kids!