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Game Master – Part-Time Monkey Mind Escape Rooms, LLC | Downtown Portsmouth, NH Job Type: Part-Time | Schedule: Thursday–Sunday Some Holidays
About Us
Monkey Mind Escape Rooms is an award-winning interactive entertainment company in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH. We create immersive, brain-bending adventures where players race the clock to solve puzzles and escape.
Our Game Masters are the people who bring these adventures to life — setting the stage, guiding the experience, and making sure every group leaves saying "That was awesome."
About the Role
This isn't a stand-in-the-corner job.
You're part host, part storyteller, part technician — resetting rooms, engaging guests, troubleshooting on the fly, and keeping everything clean and running smoothly.
On busy days it's high-energy teamwork — back-to-back groups, a crew in sync, and guests who are counting on you to bring it. On slower shifts, there's always something to tinker with, fix, or improve.
Some Game Masters lean into the theatrical side. Others bring great humor and energy. The best ones know how to read a room — and show up every single shift ready to do it again.
We will consider SEASONAL employment for the right candidate. Is that you?
What You'll Do
- Reset and restore rooms quickly and accurately between every group
- Deliver engaging game briefings that set the tone for the experience
- Monitor live games and provide hints that guide without giving away the answers
- Troubleshoot basic tech and prop issues on the fly
- Handle light cleaning, minor repairs, and opening/closing duties
What We're Looking For
- Age 18 or older
- Consistently reliable and able to commit to the posted schedule — this matters more than almost anything else
- Available Thursday–Sunday, plus select holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day)
- Comfortable speaking to groups and leading the room
- Able to stay calm and adaptable when things don't go according to plan
- Basic tech troubleshooting ability and a knack for fixing things
- Takes pride in their work and is trusted to run their shift independently
Preferred (But Not Required)
- Customer service or hospitality experience
- Theater, improv, or public speaking background
- A genuine appreciation for puzzles, games, or hands-on problem solving
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs
- Comfortable sitting for extended periods while monitoring games
- Ability to kneel, reach, and use a step stool or ladder
Why Work With Us?
- Starting pay: $16.50/hr → $17.25 after training
- Parking reimbursement for the City of Portsmouth Workforce Program
- Flexible part-time hours that work around your life
- A creative, supportive team that actually enjoys working together
- No two shifts are exactly the same
- The satisfaction of watching people walk out smiling after a great adventure
Benefits: Employee discount | Flexible schedule | Referral program | Explore & Discover benefit
To Apply
Submit your application along with answers to the following:
- Do you have at least one year of public speaking experience? Please explain.
- Are you available Thursdays 3:30–11pm, Fridays 3:30–11pm, and Sundays 11:30am–6:30pm consistently? Saturday availability: 11:30am–4:30pm, 4:30–11pm, or 1–9pm. (Note: hours expand in the summer — we are open daily mid-June through Labor Day.)
- What is your favorite movie scene and why?
Intrigued? Tell us why you'd be a great fit. Apply today.
Pay: $16.50 - $17.25 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you available Thursdays 3:30–11pm, Fridays 3:30–11pm, one of the Saturday shifts 11:30am–4:30pm, 4:30–11pm, or 1–9pm , and Sundays 11:30am–6:30pm consistently?
- If you are interested in Seasonal employment, please tell me the first day you will be able to physically be able to work in Portsmouth this spring and the last day you will be able to work this summer. Date within a week are acceptable. Also, please take a moment to tell us about your availability for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks also.
- What is your favorite movie scene and why?
Experience:
- Public speaking: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17