Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
You will lead the show staff team to create and perform engaging opening/closing ceremonies for our Scouting guests. You'll also support other performances tied to high-adventure programs, bringing high-quality energy, creativity, to every production. This role focuses on storytelling, sharing Appalachian heritage, and creating a memorable experience to enhance program.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead your team in planning, rehearsing, and performing ceremonies, stage shows, and other live productions.
- Guide the creative process for scripting, set lists, and production design to develop engaging performances.
- Foster a positive, enthusiastic, and adaptable team culture through mentorship, feedback, and clear leadership.
- Assign roles, schedules, and responsibilities to team members; ensure strong coordination and communication.
- Perform in shows as needed, contributing musically or theatrically alongside the team.
- Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
- Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
- Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
- Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook
Qualifications
- Minimum age: 18+
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in theater, live performance, music, and/or event production
- Experience in music performance, theatre and/or event production are preferred.
- Musical ability (instrumental or vocal) is strongly preferred; especially in old time, bluegrass, folk, musical genres
- Very comfortable speaking, singing, or performing in front of groups between 10-300
- Scouting experience preferred
- Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
- Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication
Physical & Practical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
- Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
- Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55 hours
Desired Traits
- High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
- Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
- Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds