2027 Awards Coordinator

Socket.dev; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Travel

Double-occupancy lodging

Event meals

Professional development

Job summary

Journey Dance Competition is seeking an Awards Coordinator to manage all aspects of our awards setup and presentation during weekend events. You will coordinate with the Backstage Team to display awards to brand standards and present them to dancers on stage.

This seasonal role runs January through July, requires travel between cities, and involves long days, lift requirements (30–50 lbs), and hands-on production duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable interacting with children and engaging with diverse personalities.
• Must be motivated, proactive, and able to work well in a team.
• Willingness to step in and help teammates with various tasks.
• Physical ability to lift 30–50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load in and load out production equipment and set up stations.
• Label and organize all awards and keep the Awards Table presentable.
• Interact with the Tabulator to obtain results and prepare ceremonies.
• Coordinate with Backstage Managers to stage awards for ceremonies.
• Attend to duties assigned by Event Director and support team throughout events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Comfortable with children

Humor and communication

Work ethic

Initiative

Team player

Ability to lift 30-50 lbs

Dance competition background (a plus)

Job description

Description

About Us:

Journey Dance Competition takes pride in producing the industry's best dance competitions. We deliver exciting, world-class live events in a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere. Our team is made up of the friendliest and most dedicated professionals, who are driven by passion and have made the commitment to serve. Thanks to their extensive training, attention to detail, and our seamless, on-time events, we consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that each event leaves a lasting impression and creates unforgettable memories. Come work alongside a fired-up, passionate, and fun team that’s driven to do great work.

Our mission is to deliver the best dance competition experience, honoring every guest with care and detail—because everyone deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

What We Give Back

• Paid training, paid travel, double-occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Professional and self development — confidence, leadership, adaptability, communication, and real-world experience you'll carry for the rest of your career.
• A team culture worth showing up for — passionate team members who care as much as you do, and friendships that outlast the season.
• Industry connections — dance educators, choreographers, studio owners, and professionals from across the country
• Hands-on experience in live events, production, hospitality, customer service, and operations
• Room to grow — more responsibility, new skills, and a real path into leadership. A lot of our leads started exactly where you're about to.

About The Role:

The Awards Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of our awards set up, including displaying awards on the awards table according to brand standards in order to prepare for our On Stage Awards Ceremony. Awards Ceremonies are high energy and fast moving and require the Awards Coordinator to present awards to the dancers with the help of the Backstage Team. The Awards Coordinator works closely with the Backstage Team and steps in for them as needed throughout the weekend. This requires the Awards Coordinator to interact with dancers and studio directors as well as the Audio Operator in order to keep the show running smoothly. Awards Coordinators are responsible for maintaining and reporting inventory of awards at every event. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work on your feet at a fast pace are necessary in this role. Additionally, the ability to be independently motivated as well as working with a team is crucial for success. If this is you

What a Weekend Actually Looks Like:

• Thursday — travel to the event city from your designated meeting point or airport
• Friday–Sunday — load in, early call times, long days, back-to-back sessions, awards ceremonies, load out
• Monday — travel home

What You Need to Know:

1. Seasonal employment with Journey Dance Competition Tour, January - July
2. Must be available for Mandatory Team Training; Virtual - December 11-13th, 2026; In Person - Jan. 8-10, 2027
3. Must be willing to travel by road or air
4. Must be 18 or older
5. Must be available from Thursday to Monday for travel
6. Travel from a specified meeting point or airport will be required
7. Minimum commitment 6 events or more
8. Paid training, travel, double occupancy lodging, and event meals
9. Ability to drive is a plus
10. Official government ID required
11. Background check required

Requirements

What Winning Looks Like:

• Load in and load out production equipment, and set up, organize, and breakdown your respective station
• Properly label and organize all awards
• Keep the Awards Table organized and presentable
• Interact with the Tabulator to obtain all results
• Prepare the stage for each Awards Ceremony with the Backstage Managers
• Step in for Backstage Managers when necessary
• Interact with dancers and studio directors in a kind and enthusiastic manner
• Accurately inventory all awards items
• Attend to all other duties assigned by the Event Director(s) as needed

Skills Needed to Win:

• Organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working and interacting with children
• A sense of humor and the ability to make conversation with many different personalities
• Strong work ethic and the ability to anticipate challenges before they come up
• Ability to take initiative without direction
• Friendly and engaging personality
• A willingness to step in and help team members with things outside of your role
• Capable of lifting a minimum of 30 lbs to 50 lbs
• Dance competition background is a plus but not required

Who Thrives Here

Humble. You do the unglamorous work without being asked and without needing credit. You take feedback as a gift, not defensive. There's no job on site that’s beneath you.

Hungry. You see the problem before it lands. You move with urgency. You'd rather be trusted with more than coast through less. You're the one asking "what else can I grab?"

Smart with people. You read a room. You can talk to a shy 7-year-old, a stressed studio director, and a teammate running on four hours of sleep — and leave all three better than you found them.

Be Part of the Team:

The job isn’t always easy, but that’s what makes it rewarding. You’ll be challenged, trusted, and pushed to grow while working alongside a team that cares deeply about what we do and the people we do it for. Bring your energy, your work ethic, and your heart. We’ll take care of the rest.

It's a passion, and we're dedicated to making an impact in the dance world. Join Team Journey!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Journey Dance Competition is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

What does all of this mean? We hire the best person for the job—regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, etc.

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