Show Staff Lead

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