Event Planner Midwest Region
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
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 Spirits 5000 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 - .
WORK TYPE:Full time Exempt
LOCATION DETAILS: 3865 Produce Rd Suites 208-209 Louisville KY
WORK HOURS: Hybrid Work Schedule (Monday-Thursday 8-5 In Office.Friday 8-5 Work from Home travel).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:Event travel and attendance at staff meetings &trainingis. Event travel will include overnight stays for events. Anticipate being available 2-3 weekends per month during event season (October-June).
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
TheEvent Planneris an important member of our Varsity All Star Regional Operations teamultimately responsiblefor ensuring that their region achieves goals in various areas of operationalefficiencies. This person should be analytical organized andprocess-driven.
TheEvent PlannerwillrepresentVarsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Coordinate all travel and lodging arrangements for event personnel including staff judges and other event support roles for camps competitions and related events.
Work closely with external suppliers and vendors as needed (hotels travelagency etc.)
Serve as the primary point of contact for event timekeeping and payroll administration ensuringaccurate compliant andtimelyprocessing of employee compensation.
Monitor staffing hours schedules overtime and meal/rest break compliance proactivelyidentifyingand addressing potential labor and wage-and-hour risks.
Audit timecards and payroll records investigate discrepancies resolve missedpunchesand payroll exceptions and ensure all corrections are completed prior to payroll deadlines.
Partner with event leadership and managers to support timecard approvals documentation labor budget adherence and compliance with company timekeeping policies and procedures.
Partner with Staffing Directors to confirm staff for competitions and communicate closely with event personnel prior to planning staff assignments housing and travel.
Communicatetravel and all necessary event information to staff and judges prior to the event.
Assistwithcollaborating with the Event Coordinator and other office staff to ensure best practices are followed.
Assistand/or schedule box office staff and/or manage internal ticket systems and admissions reporting as needed.
Responsible with preparing pertinent post event details and financial information with Event Coordinator and/or Finance Manager
Assistwith budgeting and forecasting pre-event financials with Event Coordinator
Drive achievement of travel targets by proactively adjusting schedules andlogisticstomaintainalignment with operational goals.
Maintainrelationships with groups and staff from events to increase retention
Organize ground transportation for event personnel by coordinating travel manifest based on arrivals and departures.
Assistwith evaluatingstaffintent to work each season andestablishstaff pay rates based on years of service.
Serves in a mid-level management and/or support role at events.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge ofSalesForce UKG Workday Varsity University LMS and Concur including how to pull reports and input data.
Strong fluency in Microsoft ExcelSharepoint and Adobe along with other Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong time management and attention to timelines.
Education/Experience
Bachelors degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience.
Experience of at least 3 years in eventspreferred.
Cheer or Dance experience preferred.
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.
While notparticipatingin aneventthis joboperatesin a professional office environment.Largely asedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bending or standing on astoolas necessary. Ability to sit or stand forlong periodsthrough meetings and while operating office equipment PCs laptop telephone will be.
Duringeventsthe ability to stand and walk forlong periodsof time (5 hours plus) is. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio walkietalkie textmessageand email is. The ability to lift bend push pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is.
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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 6000 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 veterans status age or disability.
About Company
Varsity.com is the global authority for competitive cheerleading and dance.... Cheer and dance competitions, cheer uniforms, and much more.