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Face Painters & Caricature Artists - Smithsonians National Zoo, Washington, D.C.

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Goofy Faces at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Washington, DC (In Person)

$51,426 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/12/2026

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Job Description

Retail Artist Goofy Faces, LC is seeking responsible and energetic face painters and caricature artists to work at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Only experienced artists will be considered. We are seeking qualified applicants who can work a flexible schedule on weekdays and must be able to work on weekends. The positions are not hourly salaried jobs. They are for independent contract artists and provide a commission-based payment structure . You can earn high commissions, sales goal bonuses, and will be paid on a weekly basis. Artists are also rewarded with performance-based bonuses and receive tips from happy customers. You must be local, fluent in English, drug / alcohol-free, and available to work weekends to be considered for this position. Currently, the part-time positions are from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. During the summer months, the hours are 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. Typically, the number of workdays increase to full-time for the spring and summer months. The workdays may decrease based on weather, performance and preference. Hired artists enjoy flexible hours, an excellent work environment, and additional earning opportunities.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move items up to 30 pounds Ability to sit or stand for extended periods as needed Ability to walk throughout the work area when required The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. To be considered for this position, you must complete the
Goofy Faces Online Application:
www.goofyfaces.com/careers If you are unable to provide examples of your work, you will not be considered for a position Upload samples of .jpgs ONLY -- the system does NOT accept .heic files As the instructions are for you to complete and submit the Goofy Faces online application, there is no need to call us We are a creative and fun company. Our goal is to help creative people earn a living as successful artists.
Job Types:
Part-time, Contract Pay:
$16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications Ability to commute/relocate: Washington, DC 20008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Associate (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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