The Opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is searching for full-time Edutainers to join our team at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Merritt Island, Florida. As an Educator you will entertain and educate guests through memorized live shows while presenting science experiments. You will engage, teach and inspire audiences in S.T.E.A.M. -related education benchmarks, relating to space.

Pay

$15.38 - $15.38 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer .

Perks at Kennedy Space Center

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
• Attraction share program with 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
• Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
• Referral bonus - earn $200 for each eligible referral
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility

Responsibilities

• Perform in STEAM targeted live stage productions interacting with multiple visual systems, scientific experiments, and live audiences.
• Perform teasers outside of the theater, to engage the guests in science experiments that will lead them into the next timed show.
• Active participant in development and trainings in S.T.E.A.M. related opportunities for guest engagement through scripted performances.
• Rehearse lines, blocking, science experiments, knowledge of safety standards for chemicals and items being used.
• Learn and follow script and safety procedures for safety restraints. Edutainers will know the ins and outs of all of their scientific experiments and be able to explain them to all levels of guests.
• Prepare, clean, inventory, and properly store scientific materials.
• Support extra events, launches and needs of the park as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior acting or professional presentation experience is required, preferably in a live scripted show with the ability to improvise and work with engaging a live audience.
• Ability to perform science experiments with the proper PPE.
• Experience in using electronic equipment and computer equipment such as microphones and video equipment.
• Ability to memorize/stick to the script and stage blocking.
• Scripted and memorize audition required.

Physical Requirements

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  Ability to stand for long periods of time.
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  Ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl on knees while operating objects up to 40 pounds.
• This is an outdoor position that will require you to withstand year round Florida temperatures throught the entire shift.

Shift Details

Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Weekends

Who We Are

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.

At Delaware North, you'll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it's in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there's no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.