Chaperone: Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall

WorldStrides; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited pre-program training

Professional Development Certificate

Admission to program activities

Double-occupancy hotel room

Job summary

WorldStrides is hiring Honors Performance Series Chaperones for the High School Domestic February 2027 program. On-site in New York City, you will supervise approximately 20 Finalists during rehearsals, performances, and related activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive conduct throughout the series.

This role includes training, event coordination, and potential travel with families. Accommodation is provided, and a Professional Development Certificate is issued after program

Qualifications

• Music background 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’s schedule).
• Available to travel and work on-site during program dates (valid form of ID to travel to NYC is required).
• 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

• Provide responsible and attentive supervision to approximately 20 Finalists during rehearsals, performances, and off-site events in various locations across the city.
• Ensure safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior of Finalists at all times, including during travel to and from events in the city and the hotel.
• Keep track of Finalist attendance during rehearsals and events, promptly reporting any unexplained absences to the appropriate Senior Chaperone.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics, including greeting Finalists and Families on arrival day, guiding to sightseeing excursions, coordinating offsite meals, distributing tickets, and aiding with final day departures from the hotel.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and follow established protocols; the full-time team provides local guidance during training.
• Maintain open and effective communication with Finalists, Families, and other team members about schedules, expectations, and updates.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and program values.
• Opportunity to positively impact Finalists’ musical development and personal growth.
• Pre-program accredited training on operational excellence, instructional methodologies, and participant safety.
• Professional Development Certificate mailed after program completion.

Skills

Music background

Student engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

WorldStrides is hiring Honors Performance Series Chaperones for the High School Domestic February 2027 program. On-site in New York City, you will supervise approximately 20 Finalists during rehearsals, performances, and related activities, ensuring safety, engagement, and positive conduct throughout the series.

This role includes training, event coordination, and potential travel with families. Accommodation is provided, and a Professional Development Certificate is issued after program