Weekend Art Birthday Party Hosts

Mobile Birthday Party Host (Weekend Art Instructor) – Bay AreaLocation: South San Francisco Studio we are mobile and travel to our clients Bay Area homes/event locationsJob Type: Part-Time | Weekends (with opportunities for weekday events + afterschool teaching)Company: Dragonfly Designs – Celebrating 20 Years of Creative MagicAbout UsDragonfly Designs is a woman-founded, family-owned mobile art experience company serving the SF Bay Area and San Diego. We specialize in creative enrichment for children and unforgettable art activations for adults—everything from birthday parties and afterschool programs to large-scale corporate events for clients like Google, Roblox, and the SF Giants.With over 20 years of experience, our mission is to make art accessible, joyful, and meaningful—for everyone. We're known for creating vibrant, hands-on experiences in jewelry-making, tie-dye, clay, mixed media, textiles, and more.About the Role: Weekend Birthday Party HostWe're seeking warm, reliable, energetic individuals who love working with children and thrive in a creative, hands-on environment to lead our weekend birthday party art experiences. This is a great role for artists, students, and educators looking to earn extra income and bring joy to kids and families.As a Birthday Party Host, you'll travel (with your team) to client homes across the Bay Area and guide kids through unforgettable hands-on art experiences like:Jewelry Making Parties (our most popular)Tie-Dye Experiences (with projects like t-shirts, hats & scrunchies)Combo Parties & Custom Art Activations (from slime to clay to seasonal crafts)Important: This is a mobile role. All supplies are picked up from our South San Francisco studio before your scheduled events. A car and valid driver's license are required.Who This Is Perfect For:Artists, creatives, and educators who love working with kids and making art approachable and funCollege students or part-time professionals looking for consistent weekend work with the option to expand into afterschool teaching or weekday eventsThose who enjoy being part of a collaborative team and contributing to joyful milestones like birthdaysKey Responsibilities:Set up and lead engaging art parties for children ages 4+Work as part of a 3-person party team (you'll never be solo)Ensure every party runs smoothly, joyfully, and on-brandPick up and return party materials to our South San Francisco studioHandle and transport party supplies carefully and responsiblyCommunicate clearly with team members and clientsRepresent Dragonfly Designs with warmth, professionalism, and creativityRequirements:Weekend availability (most parties are Sat/Sun daytime)A reliable car and valid driver's licenseComfortable lifting and transporting bins/suppliesStrong communication skills and a team-first attitudeResponsible, punctual, and able to commit to confirmed shiftsExperience with children, teaching, customer service, or art instruction is a big plusYou're local to the Bay Area and can reliably commute to South San Francisco Perks & Opportunities:Paid mileage + drive time when you're the team driverGenerous tips from happy party clientsFun, art-loving team with paid trainingOpportunity to expand into:Afterschool enrichment programs (M–F, 3–4:30pm+ slots)Corporate art activations (Weds/Thurs most common)School break and summer camps (M–F, 9am–3pm)Tiered pay scale based on training and performanceThe Culture You're JoiningWe're a team of artists and educators who take our craft seriously—but never ourselves. We show up with enthusiasm, we support each other, and we put heart and hustle into everything we do—from sparkly birthday bracelets to full-day team-building events for 500 guests.We're growing fast and celebrating 21 years in business in 2026. If you love art, working with kids, and want to be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and making people smile—you'll fit right in.How to ApplyClick "Apply" on our website or join us for a Q&A with our Staff Mentor to learn more about Dragonfly Designs, our mission, and the bigger picture of how your role fits into our creative ecosystem. > Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, ContractPay: From $25.00 per hourExpected hours: 3 – 20 per weekBenefits:Employee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceApplication Question(s):Do you own your own car? {Important: This is a mobile role. All supplies are picked up from our South San Francisco studio before your scheduled events. A car and valid driver's license are required.}This position requires weekend availability and reliable attendance. Do you foresee any challenges with consistently working Saturdays and/or Sundays? If so, please explain.Work Location: In person