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VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been - and remain - steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants' physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE Remote

LOCATION DETAILS New Jersey, Ocean Township

WORK HOURS Thursday - Monday

Seasonal Tour Team

Peak Season Requirements:

• Candidates must be available to work weekends
• Travel from January-June

Base pay: $18.50/hour

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

When passion, courage, and craftsmanship are put into something, positive things will happen.OneBeatDance Brands produces the most exciting, high-energy, innovative events in the dance industry. We are a growing family of brands dedicated to creating the best experience possible for our dancers,teachersand attendees. Our brands currently include Beyond the Stars, Groove, Breakout, and Reverb! Collectively, we host over 200 regional dance competitions, 9 national finals and 13 fall dance conventions per season. Join us and becomea partof the energy and excitement ofOneBeat!

One Beat a Varsity Achievement Brand is looking to hire a Merchandise team member; Sales associatesare responsible forselling merchandise, program booklets, and other items that are available at the merchandise booth for the duration of our events. They will provide the studio directors with their information packets upon arrival. Associates willbe responsible foransweringgeneral questionsfrom our customers (including dancers,parentsand directors) as well as greeting and directing them to where they need to go when they enter the venue. The sales associate willassisttheir Event Director when studios check in; they will take the lead in this when studios check in later throughout the weekend and a director is not available. Sales associates willbe responsible forrestocking and folding merchandise prior to the end of an event. At the end of each event, they will complete an inventory sheet. Furthermore, each registered dancer receivesa free giftat our regional events; the sales associate will distribute these free gifts. Most importantly, our sales associateis responsible forcreating an experience for all inattendance andbeing a customer service liaison throughout the event.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Set-up of merchandise booth, apparel, etc.
• Restock and fold merchandise.
• Assistcustomers with any product/service question.
• Greet customers and direct them to where they need to go in the venue.
• Maintain inventory levels in display cases.
• Handle sales transactions.
• Check in any remaining studios, as needed.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Complete inventory.
• Breakdown of merchandise booth, apparel, etc. after the event has concluded.
• Ensure signage is posted prior to the end of each night in anticipation of the next day of competition.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Comply withall policies and procedures listed in your employee handbook.
• Adhere to any other duties assigned by the event director or designee

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to work long event days (8-16 hours)
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. (event equipment, merchandise bins, staging materials)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Comfortable working in loud, dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting event needs.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED (required)
• Previous event dance industry experience preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit - and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.