Dance Merchandise Team Member – Seasonal Tour

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Set up the merchandise booth along with apparel and other related items.

• Sell merchandise, program booklets, and additional items available at the merchandise booth.

• Provide information packets to studio directors upon their arrival.

• Address general inquiries from dancers, parents, directors, and other customers.

• Welcome customers and guide them within the venue.

• Support the Event Director during studio check-ins, taking the lead when studios arrive late and a director is unavailable.

• Restock and fold merchandise as necessary.

• Complete inventory sheets at the conclusion of each event.

• Distribute complimentary gifts to registered dancers at regional events.

• Process sales transactions efficiently.

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels in display cases.

• Check in any remaining studios as required.

• Complete mandatory training sessions.

• Ensure signage is displayed before the end of each night for the upcoming competition day.

• Dismantle the merchandise booth after events.

• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the event director or their designee.

• Create a positive atmosphere and act as a customer service representative throughout events.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Ability to work extended event days ranging from 8 to 16 hours.

• Capability to stand for prolonged periods.

• Ability to lift weights between 30 to 50 lbs. (including event equipment, merchandise bins, and staging materials).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal abilities.

• Comfortable working in loud, dynamic, and fast-paced environments.

• Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing event needs.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Previous experience in the event dance industry is preferred but not mandatory.

• Candidates must be available to work on weekends.

• Willingness to travel from January through June.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits.

• HSA employer contributions and FSA opportunities.

• Wellbeing program.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

• Varsity Brands ownership program.

• Employee resource groups.

• Access to financial coaching and member-owned credit union services.

• Partnership with St. Jude and volunteer opportunities.

• Employee perks, including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!