Event Personnel

***Weekend Availability Required

This position requires availability on weekends, including event load-in days (Thursday or Friday) and event load-out days (typically Sunday, with some smaller events concluding Saturday evening). Availability across these days is essential for consideration.

*** Mandatory Training Requirement

All Event Personnel must attend mandatory training on January 9, 10, and 11.

• Training is paid
• Training attendance is required prior to being scheduled for events

Position Overview

DECAdance Competition is seeking reliable, energetic, and adaptable Event Personnel to support the successful execution of our dance competitions. This role is multifaceted and hands-on, requiring team members to assist with event load-in and setup, float between key operational areas during the event, and support breakdown at the conclusion of the competition.

Event Personnel play a critical role in maintaining a professional, organized, and positive environment for dancers, studios, staff, and spectators.

Event Schedule Expectations

• Most events load in on Thursday or Friday prior to the competition weekend
• The majority of events break down and load out on Sunday
• A limited number of smaller events may load out on Saturday evening
• Daily schedules may include early mornings and extended hours

Key Responsibilities

Event Setup & Breakdown

• Load in competition equipment, signage, merchandise, and supplies
• Assist with stage, awards, and front-of-house setup
• Support end-of-event breakdown and load-out of all materials

Event Operations (Floating Role)

• Rotate between assigned areas as needed throughout the day, including:
• Merchandise sales and customer assistance
• Security support (monitoring doors, crowd flow, and restricted areas)
• Awards preparation (organizing awards, assisting backstage, staging awards ceremonies)
• Provide general event support to staff, judges, and directors
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned areas

Customer Experience & Professional Conduct

• Serve as a friendly, helpful point of contact for studios, dancers, and families
• Enforce event policies professionally and respectfully
• Represent the DECAdance brand with professionalism at all times

Pay & Growth Opportunities

• Load-in and load-out shifts are paid hourly, with rates based on experience and responsibilities
• Competition days are paid at a day rate, determined by role, experience, and length of event day
• Opportunities for increased pay rates based on performance, reliability, and tenure
• Room for growth into lead event staff, department leads, and core touring staff roles
• Long-term team members may receive priority scheduling and expanded responsibilities

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment (up to approximately 40–50 lbs)
• Comfortable working long event days, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in event staffing, dance competitions, live events, or hospitality
• Retail or merchandise sales experience
• Crowd management or security-related experience

Physical & Work Requirements

• Extended periods of standing and walking
• Frequent lifting, bending, and moving equipment
• Ability to work indoors at event venues with varying noise levels

Why Work with DECAdance

• Be part of a high-energy, supportive competition environment
• Gain hands-on experience in live event production
• Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to excellence in dance competitions

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25