Operations Associate, CLI

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.

JOB TYPE: Seasonal, Part Time

LOCATION DETAILS: Onsite at CLI during Conservatory - Southampton, MA

COMPENSATION: The pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: You will be expected to travel as needed for your role on the Operations team (e.g. alumni events). You may be asked from time to time to assist with recruiting events around the country. 

ABOUT CLI STUDIOS:

We are a group of unique, diverse, and creative individuals who deeply believe in the transformative power of the performing arts. We are on a mission to make dance education more accessible to aspirational students around the world using a mix of technology, innovative thinking, and an amazing mission-driven team! 

Through our online training program dancers around the world can take over 1,500 classes from top dance instructors from New York and Los Angeles. For more advanced students, we offer the CLI Conservatory, an extensive in-person training program where dancers launch their professional careers with training and support from over 100 world-renowned choreographers. 

Our team is a collaboration between world-class performing artists (e.g. multi-season stars from SYTYCD), technologists, startup operators, and more. We believe business and art are not mutually exclusive. In fact, it is the melding of these two worlds that has made us the bold, creative force we are today. In the same sentence, you’ll hear us talking about dance technique, studio production, and conversion rates.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Dance Faculty Assistants work with CLI Conservatory choreographers, the CLI Conservatory operations team, and the CLI Conservatory Artistic Director, Teddy Forance.

You will be curious about how you approach your work. You will not be afraid to act fast and confidently find solutions to challenges and questions of our members. You will be someone who is able to work collaboratively, but also thrives in taking the initiative in an independent manner.  You’ll also be up for the adventure of working at an early-stage startup, which means you are ready and willing to wear multiple hats when needed. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborating with the operations team on Conservatory creative projects such as media days, student showcase, photoshoots, creative films, auditions, the end of year show, and more.
• Assisting the operations team on day-to-day Conservatory initiatives such as general studio operations, reviewing Conservatory and mentorship schedules, and opening and closing our studios each day. 
• Working with our wellness team on social events for our dancers to ensure they have a great experience both in and outside of the studios.
• Supporting the CLI Conservatory Intensives team on the Fall, Winter, and Summer Intensives, as needed.
• Working with the operations team on the Admitted Students weekends for upcoming Conservatory students to experience the Conservatory.
• Supporting students in careers initiatives such as onboarding their personal branding assets into the CLI Conservatory Careers database, coordinating alumni training events, and connecting Conservatory dancers to available professional jobs in the dance industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Critical to our team is someone who is excited about our unique mission at CLI Studios! You are passionate about dance, detail oriented and organized, and willing to hustle to hit goals and deadlines. Your skills and experience should include the following: 

• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation. 
• Demonstrated skill in collaborating effectively across the organization.
• Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to multi- task and manage competing priorities.
• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education/Experience:

• One to three years of experience in a customer facing role
• Experience within the dance industry (as a former dancer or employee of a dance or danced-related company) 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No supervisory responsibilities.

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. This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, and telephone will be required.

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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.