Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Brands Company - The Driving Force In Spirit Across Cheer, Dance, Band And YearbookFor 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.Work Type: OnsiteLocation Details: 3865 Produce Rd, Suites 208-209, Louisville, KYWork Hours: Part time. Schedule will be set within standard operational working hours Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. Open to work weekends & off-hour events if available.***Travel Requirement***: Event travel and attendance at staff meetings & trainings is required. During event competition season (October through May), the event operations team travels on weekends which includes overnight stays. The role is open to work 2-3 weekends per month if available.Overtime will be paid accordingly. Travel expenses will be paid via PerDiem. Some local events under 200 miles, mileage will be reimbursed.Base Pay Rate: $18.00 an hourHow You Will Make An ImpactThe Assistant Operational Support is an important member of our Varsity All Star Operations Team, providing support to the members of this department and executing additional job functions. This person should be extremely organized, able to multi-task, and project oriented.The Assistant Operational Support will represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.What You Will Do Assist Event Coordinators with the organization of event details. Assist Event Planners as they work with Event Coordinators. Assist Production Coordinators with event preparation and equipment management. Assist Logistics Coordinators with inventory, transportation, supply chain processes. Assist Registration with customer service and data entry. General clerical work and office management tasks. Serve in a support role at events. Receiving, picking, sorting, and labeling orders. Pack, fold, and arrange garments. Scanning shipping orders, and inputting into inventory system.QualificationsKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Ability to problem solve under pressure. Familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites. High level of customer service acumen. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with various stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Education/ Experience Prior experience in cheer/dance industry a plus.Physical RequirementsThis job operates in a professional office, warehouse, and event environment.In the office, this is largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PCs, laptop, and telephone will be required. In the warehouse, physically demanding work may be required. The ability to often lift heavy items is essential.During events, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (five hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message, and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.Join The Best Team In Sport & SpiritAt 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 ValuesService: 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 BenefitsWe 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 BenefitsHSA Employer Contribution/ FSA OpportunitiesWellbeing Program401(k) plan with company matchingCompany paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term DisabilityGenerous My Time Off & Paid HolidaysVarsity Brands Ownership ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsSt. Jude Partnership & Volunteer OpportunitiesEmployee 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.