Honors Performance Series Chaperone - High School Domestic February 2027

The role

You will supervise and guide about 20 high school Finalists during rehearsals, performances and off-site events in New York City. You will keep the group safe, track attendance and serve as a positive role model during the Honors Performance Series.

What you will do

• Provide attentive supervision to about 20 Finalists at rehearsals, performances and off-site events.
• Ensure the safety, well-being and appropriate behavior of Finalists at all times, including travel to and from events and the hotel.
• Keep track of Finalist attendance and promptly report unexplained absences to the Senior Chaperone.
• Help with logistics such as greeting Finalists and Families on arrival day, guiding sightseeing excursions, organizing offsite meals, distributing event tickets and assisting with final day departures
• Follow established emergency procedures and respond promptly and effectively in emergencies.
• Communicate openly with Finalists, Families and the team about schedules, expectations and updates.
• Serve as a positive role model through professionalism, punctuality and commitment to program values.
• Some Family Program members may join limited activities; be flexible and act as a communication link at times.

Required qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, logistical, organization and customer service skills.
• Ability to set expectations for, and enforce, appropriate Finalist behavior.
• Able to stay composed under pressure, handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy, and work efficiently in a team.
• 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.
• Attend a synchronous virtual training session on two nights, about 2-3 weeks before arriving onsite, totaling 2-3 hours, plus asynchronous training on safety and protocols.
• Must pass a fingerprint screen and background check.
• Experience working with High School or Middle School students (preferably in a music-related context).

Nice to have

• Music background.

Benefits

• 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 upon request after the program.
• Admission to many program activities, such as sightseeing excursions and the final performance.
• Accommodation in a double-occupancy hotel room with an assigned peer roommate.

Before you apply

• Only people legally authorized to work in the United States can be hired.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered. Individuals on temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship now or later, are not eligible. Select seasonal roles may consider
• Family members of Finalists are not eligible for this position.
• A fingerprint screen and background check are required.

About the company

WorldStrides is a global educational travel and experiential learning organization founded in 1967. It runs programs for more than half a million students a year in over 100 countries.