Judges Manager / Auditor for National Dance Competition Tour

Dance; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

StarQuest Dance Competition is seeking a Judges Manager/Auditor to oversee judging integrity during the national tour. The role requires multitasking, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage time across 70+ events yearly with travel across multiple cities.

Position offers compensation per event and involves training and on-site duties, including load-in/load-out and working with a touring team in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail under time constraints and dedication to accuracy are required.
• Ability to monitor judges’ scoring and provide high-quality critiques.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for a fast-paced tour environment.

Responsibilities

• Uphold integrity and accuracy of competition scoring.
• Monitor judges’ scoring and ensure quality audio-visual critiques.

Skills

Judges management

Auditing

Detail orientation

Time management

Multitasking

Heavy equipment handling

Travel readiness

Work under sleep deprivation

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Judges Manager / Auditor for National Dance Competition Tour

Company: StarQuest Dance Competition
Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC
Compensation: $600 - $1,200 per event

StarQuest

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?

Judges Manager/Auditor: This position is for multi-taskers with the dual ability to focus on minute details while maintaining a clear focus on the big picture. Auditors uphold the integrity and accuracy of the competition with consistent, fine-tuned monitoring of judges’ scoring and ensure high quality audio-visual critiques, among many other things. Attention to detail, excelling under time constraints, and a dedication to your work are a MUST!!

What QUALITIES do our Road Warriors possess?

• A 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 who 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.

*Pay provided. Transportation and lodging provided for in-person training.

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

• 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 events throughout the season.