Dance Backstage Team Member – Seasonal Tour Team

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all elements of the backstage area

• Foster relationships with dancers, instructors, studio managers, prop handlers, and attendees

• Aid in event setup and teardown, which includes laying a Marley floor, installing a backdrop, arranging lighting, organizing awards areas, and managing backstage logistics

• Greet and assist dancers, studio managers, instructors, and other attendees during the event

• Ensure organization and effective communication between backstage areas, dressing rooms, prop handlers, and event directors

• Check in dancers backstage and guarantee their readiness to perform on schedule

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order in backstage areas, keeping them clear of debris and unnecessary traffic

• Collaborate with event directors and studios to facilitate seamless transitions

• Utilize iPad software, headsets, and Slack for team communication

• Prepare physical awards and manage awards table documentation, which includes labeling and bagging awards, pins, medals, trophies, plaques, and related materials

• Distribute awards onstage during award ceremonies

• Restock and organize awards stations and backstage supplies

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

• Participate in mandatory training sessions and team meetings

• Adhere to company policies and procedures and perform additional tasks as assigned by the event director

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to endure long event days (8–16 hours)

• Capability to stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (event equipment, merchandise bins, staging materials)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Comfortable working in loud, dynamic, and fast-paced settings

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing event requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Previous experience in the event dance 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

• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Varsity Brands Ownership Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union

• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities

• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!