What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emcee/Awards Host for National Dance Competition Tour position at StarQuest Dance Competition?
DESCRIPTION
StarQuest Dance Competition is a nationwide dance competition, touring to 70 cities each year to deliver a truly unique experience to young performers. We are looking for motivated, positive, people-oriented leaders to join our touring Road Warrior team!
What POSITIONS are we looking for?
- Emcee/Awards Host: This position is for charismatic personalities who crave the opportunity to work as a team, inspire young artists, interact with people, and learn new tech skills. On stage, our Emcees must not only be vibrant hosts who can take and adhere to scripts, but also skilled improvisers and listeners while conducting interviews with dancers. Only 15% of this position is on stage. Other responsibilities include: giving breaks to the Audio/Video Crew, assisting the Stage Manager, assisting in capturing social media content, and interacting with the dancers. Impeccable diction, dedication to teamwork, and a supportive attitude are a must!
What QUALITIES do our Road Warriors possess?
- Love of providing a great experience to guests of all ages!
- Impeccable logistical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication
- Mastery of time management and multitasking
- Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to load in, load out, and carry heavy equipment
- Skill in moving quickly through time and space
- Ability to work well on little to no sleep (And thrive while doing it!)
- Sense of humor
What’s in it for YOU?
This is a truly unique experience that will allow you to grow personally and professionally. You’ll work side by side with people who love what they do and strive to find the best way to overcome obstacles and accomplish a common goal. It is challenging, yet extremely rewarding. With this type of work and schedule, you will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to evaluate your own skills and grow to your fullest potential.
Interview Dates:
We will be hiring throughout September - December for the 2027 season through virtual interviews. These will be scheduled on an individual basis.
Mandatory Training Event for all Road Warriors*:
- January 7th – 9th, 2027: Virtual Training -
- To be attended virtually from your home base.
- January 11th – 18th, 2027: In-Person Training-
- Training will be hosted in Lancaster, PA. StarQuest will arrange travel and boarding for this time.
Tour Dates:
- January 22nd – May 30th , 2027 (Excluding March 26th- 28th)
**Most weeks you will travel to the event on Thursday early morning and return home on Monday afternoon
Additional Details:
-Positions have no union jurisdiction
-Competitive pay with seasonal and yearly increases (pay rates provided prior to interview)
-Travel, food (provided or per diem), and double occupancy lodging provided on the road
- We host 3 to 5 events every weekend of our season, which vary in size. The average Road Warrior works 15 weekends throughout the season.
Want to embark on this journey with us?
Please go to the website below. There you will find detailed job descriptions and information on how to apply.
http://www.starquestdance.com/join-us/road-crew/
DURATION
Jan 7, 2027 - May 31, 2027
SALARY
$600.00 – $1,200.00 per show
- NON-UNION