Journey Dance Competition takes pride in producing the industry's best dance competitions. We deliver exciting, world-class live events in a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere. Our team is made up of the friendliest and most dedicated professionals, who are driven by passion and have made the commitment to serve. Thanks to their extensive training, attention to detail, and our seamless, on-time events, we consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that each event leaves a lasting impression and creates unforgettable memories. Come work alongside a fired-up, passionate, and fun team that’s driven to do great work.

Our mission is to deliver the best dance competition experience, honoring every guest with care and detail—because everyone deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

• Paid training, paid travel, double-occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Professional and self development — confidence, leadership, adaptability, communication, and real-world experience you'll carry for the rest of your career.
• A team culture worth showing up for — passionate team members who care as much as you do, and friendships that outlast the season.
• Industry connections — dance educators, choreographers, studio owners, and professionals from across the country
• Hands-on experience in live events, production, hospitality, customer service, and operations
• Room to grow — more responsibility, new skills, and a real path into leadership. A lot of our leads started exactly where you're about to.

The Truck Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely transport of all event production equipment. Production equipment includes but is not limited to lighting fixtures, audio speakers, road cases, merchandise, as well as other essential tools necessary for event production. Our live events take place on weekends, though weekday travel is required based on the event location. As a Driver, you will be departing from our central New Jersey hub to various cities throughout America where our events are held. This role involves driving our 26ft box truck and requires a commitment to adhering to all DOT rules and regulations. You will be essential in maintaining a smooth operational flow for our events. Familiarity with DOT logbooks and electronic logging devices is crucial. This position requires prior truck driving experience, outstanding punctuality, and a strong focus on safety. This position is ideal for friendly and personable individuals who thrive in a team environment and are eager to commit to multi-week runs. If this is you – apply now!

• Wednesday/Thursday — travel to the event city from the Journey Warehouse
• Friday–Sunday — load in, rest, load out
• Monday — travel home

• Seasonal employment with Journey Dance Competition Tour, January - July
• Must be available for Mandatory Team Training; Virtual - December 11-13th, 2026; In Person - Jan. 8-10, 2027
• Must be willing to travel by road or air
• Must be 18 or older
• Must be available from Wednesday to Monday for travel
• Minimum commitment 6 events or more
• Paid training, travel, double occupancy lodging, and event meals
• Official government ID required
• Background check required

• Safely transport 26ft box truck and all production equipment to various locations
• Arrive on time to the our central NJ hub
• Drive long distances while maintaining a high level of alertness and focus
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations, including federal and state DOT regulations
• Maintain accurate logs of all equipment transportation and report any issues or incidents to leadership team promptly
• Perform routine maintenance checks on the truck and report any issues
• Communicate effectively with the onsite team to coordinate equipment loading and unloading
• Load-in and load-out of production equipment, and assist setup of various stations
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Stay within stipend budget and upload all receipts
• Attend to all other duties assigned by the Event Director(s), as needed

• Minimum 1 year of commercial driving experience
• Clean driving record and a valid driver's license (CDL not required)
• Possess a valid medical certificate in accordance with USDOT regulations
• Consistently on time
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel long distances
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Physical ability to load and unload cargo of min 30 lbs to 60 lbs

Humble. You do the unglamorous work without being asked and without needing credit. You take feedback as a gift, not defensive. There's no job on site that's beneath you.

Hungry. You see the problem before it lands. You move with urgency. You'd rather be trusted with more than coast through less. You're the one asking "what else can I grab?"

Smart with people. You read a room. You can talk to a shy 7-year-old, a stressed studio director, and a teammate running on four hours of sleep — and leave all three better than you found them.

The job isn’t always easy, but that’s what makes it rewarding. You’ll be challenged, trusted, and pushed to grow while working alongside a team that cares deeply about what we do and the people we do it for. Bring your energy, your work ethic, and your heart. We’ll take care of the rest.

It's a passion, and we're dedicated to making an impact in the dance world. Join Team Journey!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Journey Dance Competition is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

What does all of this mean? We hire the best person for the job—regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, etc.

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