Dancer wanted for 9-weekend backstage manager 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:

• The Backstage Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of a dance competition. No one - staff or competitor - wants to hear “we are running behind”. This position is for the candidate willing to make sure On Point competitions run on time! The candidate will:
• Be highly organized to keep routines flowing smoothly and dancers queued for their performances.
• Constantly be prepared and willing to communicate with the production team with the ability to improvise when necessary.
• Successfully multi-task and showcase outstanding customer service skills with adults and children of all ages all while working under pressure.
• Positively work as a team to perform a variety of event production duties including setting up and breaking down each event in addition to their assigned position.
• Physically and mentally manage very long days standing.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old and based in/near Central NJ with the ability to travel February through May. Most work weekends will include a Thursday departure and a Monday return. The Backstage Manager will have their own reliable transportation to On Point’s corporate office in Hillsborough, NJ.

Main Job Descriptions/Expectations:

• HIGH ENERGY with a positive and outgoing personality
• Capable of standing for the majority of each day
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work long hours in high-stress theatrical production environments
• Past dance convention/competition experience is mandatory!
• Outstanding customer service skills. Must enjoy interacting with the public, especially children!
• Physically able to lift/lower equipment for load-in/load-out truck at corporate office and for set-up and break-down at each event
• Located within a reasonable driving distance of Hillsborough, NJ
• Shared responsibility for rental/driving company van paid for by On Point
• Well-groomed appearance

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?
Do you consider yourself to be a reliable person?
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 and 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 to work all of the dates listed?
• Are you able to depart on Thursdays/Fridays and return on Mondays?

Experience:

• dance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $660