Honors Performance Series Chaperone - High School Domestic February 2027

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

Honors Performance Series Chaperone - High School Domestic February 2027

United States

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

The Honors Performance Series is an opportunity for elite young musicians to perform together on the world’s greatest stage. Young musicians (“Finalists”) are selected through a competitive audition process to join an ensemble under the baton of a renowned conductor. This 5-day program consists of rehearsals and sightseeing in New York City, before taking the stage for a public performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall.

The program runs multiple times during the year, with one Carnegie Hall performance for High School and one Carnegie Hall performance for Middle School musicians.

This position is hiring for this year's program running February 4-8, 2027, with onsite training starting February 3rd in the afternoon. You are required to be on-site by 3:00 pm on February 3, 2027.

Job Description

Chaperones are responsible for the safety, wellbeing, and engagement of a group of Finalists during the Honors Performance Series program. Chaperones report to a Senior Chaperone, and work in collaboration with the Full-Time team to create a positive educational experience for all Finalists.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Guidance: Provide responsible and attentive supervision to approximately 20 Finalists during rehearsals, performances, and off-site events in various locations across the city.
• Safety & Well-being: Ensure the safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior of Finalists at all times, including during travel to and from events in the city and the hotel.
  • There are some Finalists who will have Family Program members join during a limited number of activities.
  • There is a separate team for Family, but flexibility is required as part of a conduit of communication at times.
• Attendance Management: Keep track of Finalist attendance during rehearsals and events, promptly reporting any unexplained absences to the appropriate Senior Chaperone.
  • The Senior Chaperone will report to the Full-Time team.
  • In the event you cannot reach your Senior Chaperone, a Full-Time team member will be available to assist.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics as requested, which includes greeting Finalists and Families on arrival day, guiding Finalists to sightseeing excursions, organizing offsite meals for Finalists, distributing event tickets, and assisting with final day departures from the hotel.
• Emergency Response: Be familiar with and follow established emergency procedures, responding promptly and effectively in case of any emergencies. The full-time team will provide local guidance during training.
• Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with Finalists, Families, and other members of the team to ensure everyone is well informed about schedules, expectations, and any updates related to events taking place during the series.
• Role Model: Serve as a positive role model for Finalists by demonstrating professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to the program’s values.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on Finalists’ musical development and personal growth
• Accredited pre-program training on operational excellence, instructional methodologies, and participant safety
• Professional Development Certificate mailed to you upon request after the conclusion of the program
• Admission to many program activities, such as sightseeing excursions and the final performance
• Accommodation in a double-occupancy hotel room (Chaperones will be assigned a peer as a roommate)

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)
• 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

New York Pay Range

$19.61 - $19.61 USD

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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