OneBeat Dance Merchandise Seasonal Tour Team

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. OneBeat Dance 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, teachers and 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 become a part of the energy and excitement of OneBeat!
One Beat a Varsity Achievement Brand is looking to hire a Merchandise team member; Sales associates are responsible for selling 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 will be responsible for answering general questions from our customers (including dancers, parents and directors) as well as greeting and directing them to where they need to go when they enter the venue. The sales associate will assist their 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 will be responsible for restocking 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 receives a free gift at our regional events; the sales associate will distribute these free gifts. Most importantly, our sales associate is responsible for creating an experience for all in attendance and being a customer service liaison throughout the event.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Set-up of merchandise booth, apparel, etc.
Restock and fold merchandise.
Assist customers 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 with all 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.
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!
Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.
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.