Senior Chaperone: Carnegie Hall Honors Performance Series

WorldStrides; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation in single-occupancy room

Professional development certificate

Pre-program training

Job summary

WorldStrides is hiring a Senior Chaperone for the Honors Performance Series in New York. The role oversees Chaperones, ensures the safety and engagement of Finalists, and coordinates rehearsals and events with program management and conductors.

The position requires experience with the Honors Performance Series, a music background, and the ability to travel and work evenings/weekends. On-site duties include hotel coordination and city-wide event support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the Honors Performance Series (mandatory).
• Experience as a lead teacher or conductor for a performing ensemble (preferred).
• Music background in program content areas: Choral, Orchestral, Band.
• Bachelor’s level education or current student.
• 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 student behavior.
• Ability to provide feedback to a team through a formal observation process as well as informal coaching.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends and to travel on-site during program dates.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Guidance: Serve as a positive leader, mentor, and role model for Chaperones and participants.
• Safety & Well-being: Ensure safety and appropriate behavior of Finalists.
• Communication: Respond to concerns and escalate to program management.
• Attendance Management: Report unexplained absences promptly.
• Event Coordination: Organize logistics for arrival, tickets, and departures.
• Emergency Response: Follow established procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Role Model: Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to program values.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree / student

Job description

WorldStrides is hiring a Senior Chaperone for the Honors Performance Series in New York. The role oversees Chaperones, ensures the safety and engagement of Finalists, and coordinates rehearsals and events with program management and conductors.

The position requires experience with the Honors Performance Series, a music background, and the ability to travel and work evenings/weekends. On-site duties include hotel coordination and city-wide event support.