Operations Team Member
Bluecoats, Inc. is seeking to hire Operations Team Members who will assist in the management of the 2026 Summer Tour of the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps.
Candidates will be industrious, energetic, and interested in engaging in work behind the scenes, managing, operating and producing an 8,000-mile summer tour. Successful candidates will have a working knowledge of the modern drum corps activity. The position will start on/around May 19th and last until the end of the season at the DCI World Championships, ending August 8th.
Responsibilities
Report to the Tour Manager and assist with the following regular tasks:
Learn the inner workings of Bluecoats processes
Travel assistance management
Completing ground transportation shuttles
Shopping & foodservice pick-ups
Daily administrative and Operations errands
Mail sorting and distribution
Clerical tasks, general administration
Salesforce administration and data entry
General tour management including moving in the ensemble, organizing the day, etc
Requirements
Be 23 or older by May 19, 2026
Submission of a driving record background check
Travel, Schedule & Other Requirements
Looking for personnel available for either or both Spring Training (times between May 19 - June 28) and Summer Tour (June 29 - Aug 8).
Contractor will travel to Bluecoats programming at Bluecoats’ expense
Travel, food, and accommodations are provided for the length of the engagement
Contractor will be required to submit to standard Background Screening, accept the Participant Safety Agreement, and comply with all code of conduct and other applicable contractor policies
Desired
Love of the marching arts
Motivated by connection and contribution
Highly energetic and self aware
Growth-minded, willing to give and receive feedback
Communicates openly and transparently
Ability to multitask, execute and adjust as needed
Compensation Range & Benefits
$500 per week
Contractor will travel to Bluecoats programming at Bluecoats’ expense
Travel, food, and accommodations are provided for the length of the engagement
Bluecoats is an equal opportunity employer
Application deadline: November 30, 2025.
About Bluecoats
Founded in 1972, Bluecoats is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts education organization known around the world for the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps, The Blue Way Summer Arts Camp, Rhythm IN BLUE, and its affiliate EN-RICH-MENT. Bluecoats brings performing arts education to thousands of aspiring young musicians in Stark County and around the globe.