Jeopardy! Bar League Host with Geeks Who Drink (Newark, CA)

Are you one of us?

Keep reading for job details, and then visit https://www.geekswhodrink.com/work-with-us/quizmaster/be-a-quiz-master-application/ to submit your full application. If we think you’ve got the stuff to be a host, we’ll be in touch!

Every day we’re looking for trivia hosts who can wield a mic with mad wit and read our questions with authority to a room full of… you know, geeks who drink. Performing or public speaking experience is a plus, and familiarity with Geeks Who Drink is preferred (if you’ve never played our pub quiz before, we recommend you check out a few to see what you’re getting yourself into). We're currently searching for Jeopardy! Bar League Hosts, but that's not all we do!

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia: The format that made us famous! It covers every topic under the sun, including audio and visual rounds.
• Small Batch Trivia: A casual, pop-culture focused trivia that suits all ages and allows teams more time to socialize.
• JEOPARDY! Bar League: an exclusive, live, team-based experience that combines the prestige of JEOPARDY! with the fun, laid-back atmosphere of a favorite local bar trivia night
• Boombox Bingo: music bingo that gets you singing along with a smile

Requirements:

• You must be 21 to be hired.
• You must own a working laptop, plus something to take pictures with.
• You must be staying in your area for at least a year.
• You must be available on Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00pm
• We are currently hiring area area substitutes. Substitute hosts are not considered on-call.

Responsibilities:

• Entertaining a crowd and commanding a room. If you’re a teacher, tour guide, actor, etc., then you’ll fit right in!
• A general proficiency with technology. Hosting requires a web-based app as do responsibilities before and after the quiz night.
• Completing online and/or in-person training on the use of our systems, plus basic AV setup and hosting skills.

Perks:

• Earn sick pay based on events worked
• Referral bonuses for helping us hire other hosts or sign new venues
• Pretending you already knew all of the answers
• Getting paid to learn stuff and create a fun experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you applied on our website? We prioritize applicants who complete a full application at https://www.geekswhodrink.com/work-with-us/quizmaster/be-a-quiz-master-application/

• REQUIRED - Are you 21 or older? We are unable to hire anyone under the age of 21.

• Do you have any live performance experience? (e.g. acting, tour guide, teaching, improv, etc.) Please elaborate.

• REQUIRED - Do you own a working laptop? Hosting requires one. Tablets/iPads are not compatible.

• REQUIRED - What evenings are you generally able to work, including weekends?

• Why would you make a great trivia host?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Newark, CA 94560 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $20