Dance Backstage Team Member – 2026 Seasonal Tour

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

📋 Description

• Support the event setup and teardown, which includes laying a Marley floor, hanging backdrops, organizing lighting, awards areas, and managing backstage logistics.

• Greet and assist dancers, studio directors, teachers, and other participants throughout the event.

• Uphold professionalism, fairness, positivity, organization, and clear communication in all backstage areas.

• Check in dancers and ensure they are ready to perform punctually.

• Maintain backstage areas by keeping them safe, clean, free of debris, and devoid of unnecessary foot traffic.

• Liaise with event directors and studios to facilitate seamless transitions throughout the event.

• Utilize iPads, headsets, and Slack for effective team communication.

• Prepare, label, bag, organize, restock, and distribute awards and related materials.

• Assist with tracking and reporting inventory for event materials and supplies.

• Attend mandatory training sessions and team meetings.

• Adhere to company policies and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the event director.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to work extended event days (8–16 hours).

• Capability to stand for prolonged periods.

• Ability to lift weights between 30–50 lbs (including event equipment, merchandise bins, and staging materials).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to work weekends (Thursday–Monday) and travel from January to June.

• Comfortable in loud, dynamic, and fast-paced environments.

• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing event requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Previous experience in the dance event industry is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits.

• HSA Employer Contribution/FSA Opportunities.

• Wellbeing Program.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

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

• 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!