Tour Director - Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corps
Hybrid - US
Tour Director - Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corps
Part-Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
Description
Posting Closes: When position is filled.
Job Title: Tour Director - Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corps
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Midwest, USA (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $7.50 - $10.00
Reports To: Corps Director - Eclipse Drum and Bugle Corps
Path/Level:
P4
Note: Roles are posted at the lowest level of a band, however, employees should search across all levels of the band to identify all opportunities. Employees hired on banded positions (ex: E1-E3, O1-O2, etc.) transfer at their current level, despite the level indicated on the job posting. For example, if an E2 candidate is selected for an E1-E3 banded position, the candidate will remain an E2 in the new role.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all logistical aspects of corps tour operations, including transportation, housing, and meal coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact between corps staff, performers, and host facilities during tour
- Coordinate with Drum Corps International (DCI) event staff and competition hosts at each tour stop
- Supervise tour staff and volunteers, delegating responsibilities to ensure smooth operations
- Monitor and manage tour budget, tracking expenses and reporting to corps leadership
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, corps policies, and participant welfare standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve on-tour issues quickly and effectively to minimize disruption to the corps
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in tour management, event coordination, or marching arts administration
- Management and office environment experience
- High School diploma/GED
- Pass a background check (driving position will require a MV check)
- Strong knowledge of Drum Corps International (DCI) operations and competitive season structure
- Excellent organizational and time management skills in high-pressure environments
- Proven leadership ability with experience managing teams of staff and volunteers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse groups of people
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the summer competitive season
- Budget management experience and fiscal responsibility
- Valid driver's license; CDL or experience with large vehicle/fleet coordination a plus
- Must not be eligible to march in DCI as a participant.
Additional Details:
- Flexible schedule allowed; one senior administrator must be on-site at all times.
- Overtime and weekend work will be required in the summer.
- Work will be done in varying conditions.
- The position requires one weekend of availability between November - May.
- June - August requires multiple weeks or sequential days of availability.
Compensation and Benefits
- Bi-weekly pay at agreed upon rate
- Organization bonus (depending, in part, on organization, program, and individual performance).
- 401k with matching.
- Four meals a day during rehearsal weekends and summer tour
- Housing during rehearsal weekends and summer tour
- Travel provided during summer tour
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $7.50 - $10.00 per hour
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