Motivational Entertainer

EPIC Entertainment

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Conferences, Content Development, Customer Support/Service, Entertainment and Media, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Inventory Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Networking Events, Order Picking/Packing, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Reimbursement, Risk Analysis, Sales, Social Media, Stewardship, Video Production, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
23 days ago

Motivational Entertainer

Based in Austin, EPIC Outreach provides fun, interactive entertainers for all ages at events throughout Texas. We offer unique performers and high-quality event production.

Whether we’re entertaining for a small event or a large crowd of thousands, we care about providing our clients the best entertainment. Our creativity, passion, and experience in the entertainment industry and ministry world make EPIC a highly respected collaborator and an exciting place to work.

EPIC Mission Statement:

To glorify God by creating fun, memorable experiences through positive entertainment and exceptional service.

EPIC Core Values:

  • Creative Collaboration – We seek innovation, take calculated risks, and work together to find creative solutions. We live open handedly and share ideas to be industry leaders artistically and logistically.

  • Have fun and get it done – Results and relationships are two equal and important priorities. We focus on achieving goals, celebrating successes, and protecting personal time. We enjoy our work and each other.

  • Integrity – We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy. We do the right thing all the time, and we take responsibility for our actions.

  • Personal Excellence – We are eternal students, never satisfied with good enough. We are dedicated to becoming our best individually and as a team.

  • Positivity – We are light-hearted and don't take ourselves too seriously. We encourage and lift others up, especially in public. We avoid gossip. And we tackle challenges in constructive ways.

  • Service – We will care for clients, performers, and teammates on a personal level to build long-term relationships. We look for opportunities to go the extra mile.

  • Stewardship – We strive for efficiency, profitability, and growth. We carefully manage our time, talents, and resources that have been entrusted to us.

Position Overview:

As a Motivational Entertainer, you will get to be involved in many of EPIC’s operations. The primary focus of your position will be to promote and perform EPIC’s motivational shows at schools, churches, camps, and other venues. You will be expected to perform roughly between 125-150 shows per year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performances & Promotion: Promote and perform EPIC's motivational shows across various venues. Represent the brand at conferences and industry networking events.

  • Inventory & Warehouse Management: Pack performance equipment safely, maintain warehouse organization, and handle inventory management (tracking stock, ordering props/merchandise, and repairing equipment).

  • Data & Administration: Contribute to internal database projects and complete other administrative operational tasks as needed.

  • Growth Opportunities: Participate in secondary operational areas as available, including marketing, video production, social media management, merchandising, content development, and creative brainstorming to develop new skits and games.



Requirements

Job Requirements & Physical Demands:

  • Travel Frequency: Frequent statewide and national travel with overnight trips required (equating to approximately 80 or more nights on the road per year). All travel expenses outside of the Austin area are covered or reimbursed.

  • Physical Ability: Position requires some heavy lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.

  • Flexibility: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights, weekends, or holidays based on busy seasons, show schedules, and travel days. 

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

  • Communication & Performance: Demonstrated capacity to inspire, instruct, and encourage audiences through impactful live performances and effective communication.

  • Character & Independence: A driven self-starter who requires minimal supervision, maintaining a high level of productivity, accountability, and integrity when working remotely.

  • Collaboration & Flexibility: Able to take direction during training, adapt quickly to changing schedules, and collaborate with the team on creative concepts.

Work Schedule & Location:

  • Schedule: Full-time exempt position (prorated based on a 40-hour work week). Office hours and travel frequency fluctuate based on seasonal demands.

  • Location: Hybrid role. Expected to work in person 1–2 days per week for training and collaborative business operations, with the remaining days worked remotely when focused on office work.



Benefits

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base Salary: Competitive annual salary (Exempt status).

  • Commission Structure: Uncapped 10% commission on the gross sale (excluding travel reimbursement) of any new or repeat client show sales, paid out the month following the receipt of required retainer fees.

  • Retirement: Simple IRA plan with up to a 3% company dollar-for-dollar match.

  • Personal Time Off (PTO): 10 Personal Days front-loaded on January 1st of each year (prorated for the first year), usable for vacation, illness, or family events. Days do not roll over. More days can be accrued based on tenure and performance.

  • Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day). Working a holiday grants 1 floater day off to be used within 6 months.



About the Company

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