Chaperone: Elite Music Finalists at Carnegie Hall

Worldstrides; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double-occupancy hotel room

Professional Development Certificate

Admission to program activities

Training and onboarding

Job summary

WorldStrides is seeking Chaperones for the Honors Performance Series in New York, Feb 4–8, 2027. On-site training starts Feb 3.

You will supervise roughly 20 Finalists during rehearsals, performances, and related activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and a positive educational experience. Responsibilities include attendance tracking, event coordination, and effective communication with Finalists and Families.

Qualifications

• Music background is preferred.
• Experience working with High School or Middle School students (preferably in a music-related context).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, logistical, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to set expectations for, and enforce, appropriate Finalist behavior.
• Able to be composed under pressure, handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy, and work efficiently in a team environment.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends (as required by the program schedule).
• Available to travel and work on-site during program dates (valid form of ID to travel to NYC is required).
• Ability to attend synchronous virtual training session on two nights, approximately 2-3 weeks before arriving onsite at 2-3 hours total, as well as asynchronous training on safety and protocols.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint screen and background check
• Family members of Finalists are not eligible to be hired for this position

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Guidance: Provide responsible supervision to approximately 20 Finalists during rehearsals, performances, and off-site events in various locations across the city.
• Safety & Well-being: Ensure safety and appropriate behavior of Finalists at all times, including during travel to/from events in the city and the hotel.
• Attendance Management: Track Finalist attendance and report unexplained absences to the Senior Chaperone.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing logistics, greet Finalists and Families, guide sightseeing, organize offsite meals, distribute event tickets, assist with departures.
• Emergency Response: Follow established emergency procedures and respond promptly.
• Communication: Maintain open communication with Finalists, Families, and team about schedules and updates.
• Role Model: Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and program values.
• Opportunity to impact Finalists’ musical development and personal growth
• Pre-program training and Professional Development Certificate upon request.

Skills

Music background

Experience with students

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

WorldStrides is seeking Chaperones for the Honors Performance Series in New York, Feb 4–8, 2027. On-site training starts Feb 3.

You will supervise roughly 20 Finalists during rehearsals, performances, and related activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and a positive educational experience. Responsibilities include attendance tracking, event coordination, and effective communication with Finalists and Families.