Backstage Team Member

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho.

📋 Description

• Oversee the performance order and work alongside the Announcer to ensure a smooth show flow.

• Provide outstanding customer service to dancers, parents, and studio staff.

• Ensure cleanliness and safety in backstage and dressing room areas.

• Build positive relationships with clients while cultivating a relaxed atmosphere backstage.

• Prepare and organize awards for ceremonies throughout the weekend.

• Facilitate awards presentations by distributing trophies and recognitions on stage.

• Assist with show flow and collaborate with Sales Associates during busy periods, enhancing merchandise sales and attendee satisfaction.

• Teach brief jazz combinations to dancers of all ages on stage.

• Attend approximately 6–10 regional events each year, typically lasting 3–5 days.

• May attend 1–2 national events lasting 6–8 days.

⛳️ Requirements

• Travel is necessary during the event season (January–July).

• Must live within a reasonable distance from a U.S. international airport or hub.

• Background in dance, theater, or performing arts is preferred.

• Teaching or performance experience is advantageous.

• Familiarity with awards coordination or customer-focused event roles is preferred.

• Ability to excel in fast-paced environments, multitask, and meet deadlines.

• Exceptional communication and customer service abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Commitment to the value of the arts and the competitive dance sector.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• New or first-year event staff must participate in an audition and training session in Eagle, Idaho.

• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and set up equipment.

• Willingness to share hotel accommodations with same-gender colleagues during event assignments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Per-event stipend.

• Travel reimbursement.

• Coverage for flights, transport, lodging, and meals for mandatory first-year audition and training session.

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits.

• HSA Employer Contribution and FSA Opportunities.

• Wellbeing Program.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability benefits.

• Generous My Time Off and Paid Holidays.

• Varsity Brands Ownership Program.

• Employee Resource Groups.

• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union.

• St. Jude Partnership and Volunteer Opportunities.

• Employee Perks, including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!