Remote Backstage Event Coordinator & Dancer Support

Varsity Spirit; Ocean Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Brands Company, is seeking event staff to support remote weekend events in Ocean Township, NJ. This role requires strong backstage presence, quick communication, and physical stamina for long shifts near the stage and dressing areas.

You will assist with setup, attendee support, and award distribution, while maintaining safety and organization across backstage and event spaces. Requires 18+ and ability to lift 30–50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to work long event days (8–16 hours).
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs (event equipment, merch bins, staging materials).

Responsibilities

• Assist with event set-up and breakdown, including laying a Marley floor, hanging a backdrop, lighting, awards areas, and backstage organization.
• Welcome and assist dancers, studio directors, teachers, and other attendees throughout the event.
• Ensure all attendees are treated with professionalism, fairness, and positivity.
• Maintain organization and communication between backstage areas, dressing rooms, prop handlers, and event directors.
• Must have a clear presence backstage and be able to be on your feet for long periods of time and move about backstage and common areas efficiently.
• Ensure dancers are checked in backstage and prepared to perform on time.
• Help keep backstage areas safe, clean, and free of debris or unnecessary traffic.
• Communicate with event director and studios to support smooth transitions throughout the event.
• Maintain good communication with team via multiple channels (iPad, headset, Slack).
• Prepare physical awards and organize awards table paperwork, including labeling and bagging all awards, pins, medals, trophies, plaques and related materials.
• Serve onstage during awards ceremonies for awards distribution and ensuring all items are handed out correctly.
• Restock and organize awards stations and backstage supplies throughout the weekend.
• Assist with inventory tracking and reporting for event materials and supplies.
• Attend all mandatory trainings and team meetings.
• Follow all company policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
• Adhere to any additional duties assigned by the event director or designee.

Skills

Event setup

Customer service

Backstage coordination

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Brands Company, is seeking event staff to support remote weekend events in Ocean Township, NJ. This role requires strong backstage presence, quick communication, and physical stamina for long shifts near the stage and dressing areas.

You will assist with setup, attendee support, and award distribution, while maintaining safety and organization across backstage and event spaces. Requires 18+ and ability to lift 30–50 lbs.