Announcer for 9-weekend Dance Competition Gig

On Point National Dance Competition is an amateur dance competition for youth ages 4-18. When a dance competition venue is set up the doors are opened and hundreds of dancers arrive with their talents and enthusiasm. At the Director’s queue, the first routine is called to the stage and there is an anticipatory silence but when the music starts the building comes alive with unmatched energy and excitement that lasts the entire weekend! On Point is seeking talented, hardworking crew members to create this experience with us. Join us in having fun and making memories with this year’s dancers!!

The Job:

On Point’s Announcer will showcase their larger than life personality over the microphone while keeping the event on schedule. The duties include:

• Announcing on a microphone, reading routine titles confidently and fluidly, improvising when necessary
• Queuing up music for routines on a laptop
• Maintaining proper sound levels on a small sound board
• Multi-tasking efficiently
• Working positively as a team member to perform a variety of event production duties including setting up and breaking down each event in addition to their assigned position

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and based in/near Central NJ with the ability to travel from February through May. Most work weekends will include a Thursday departure and a Monday return. The Announcer will have a driver's license and their own reliable transportation to On Point’s corporate office.

Job Descriptions/Expectations:

• Comfortable with public speaking
• Confident, fluid reader
• MUST be proficient with live soundboards, PA systems and monitors
• Excellent pronunciation and vocal projection
• HIGH ENERGY with a positive personality
• Reliability and attention to detail is a MUST!
• Well-groomed appearance
• Ability to work long hours in high-stress theatrical production environments
• Physically able to lift/lower equipment for load-in/load-out at corporate office and for set-up/break-down at each event
• Shared responsibility for driving company van paid for by On Point
• Outstanding customer service skills. Must enjoy interacting with the public, especially children!
• Past dance convention/competition experience is very helpful!

This position is a part-time, seasonal, 1099 contract position. Please do not apply unless you are available all of the following weekends – including Thursdays and Mondays:

• February 22 Mandatory Training Event (Saturday only)
• February 28 – March 2
• March 14-16
• March 21-23
• March 28-30
• April 4-6
• April 11-13
• April 25-27
• May 2-4
• May 16-18
• July 6-12 *NATIONALS*

Do you meet all of the criteria we seek in a candidate?
Do you have a driver’s license and your own reliable transportation?
Are you available all of the dates listed (Thursday through Monday)?
Does your resume include a working telephone number to reach you?

If so, please submit your resume to be considered for an interview.Please be sure to include why you think you are the right candidate for the position. All interviews will take place in Hillsborough, NJ. Weekly compensation is tiered based on the length of each event. Event transportation, double-occupancy hotel accommodations and on-site meals are also provided.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: Up to $660.00 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you available all of the weekends listed in the advertisement?
• Will your schedule allow you to travel Thursdays, Fridays and/or Mondays?
• Is your voicemail accepting messages?

Experience:

• public speaking / disc jockey: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $660