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Varsity Brands

<div>JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT &amp; 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 &ndash; BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit &ndash; 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. 
Location: Onsite at Varsity Spirit HQ Memphis TN - 711 N Front St or Varsity Brands HQ Farmers Branch, TX - 14460 Varsity Brands Way 
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Director, Strategic Communications leads the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that support Varsity Spirit's business priorities across cheer, dance, yearbook, competitions, and associated programs. This role serves as the senior communications advisor to division leadership, partnering with executives to strengthen the brand, protect the company's reputation, and drive alignment across employees, customers, participants, media, and key external stakeholders. The Director, Strategic Communications partners with Varsity Spirit leadership to anticipate business needs, identify communications risks and opportunities, and ensure communications strategies advance both divisional and enterprise objectives. 
This role is responsible for developing communications strategies that support business growth, major events, product launches, issues management, executive visibility, and organizational priorities. Working closely with Corporate Communications, Marketing, Events, Legal, HR, and business leaders, this role ensures communications are coordinated, consistent, and aligned with enterprise objectives. 
The Director, Strategic Communications reports to the SVP, Corporate Communications and leads the Varsity Spirit communications function, including direct management of a Strategic Communications Manager and external agency partners. 
WHAT YOU WILL DO:<ul><li>
Serve as the strategic communications advisor to Varsity Spirit executive leadership, providing counsel on business priorities, reputation management, executive visibility, and stakeholder communications</li><li>
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support business growth, major events, product launches, organizational initiatives, and enterprise priorities</li><li>
Lead communications strategies supporting organizational change, business transformation, leadership transitions, and other high-impact initiatives requiring thoughtful stakeholder engagement</li><li>
Own the development and execution of divisional communications strategies across earned, owned, shared, and internal channels, ensuring alignment with enterprise communications priorities and partnership with the Sr. Director, Strategic Communications &ndash; Public Relations</li><li>
Partner with Marketing, Events, Legal, HR, and business leaders to execute integrated communications plans, coordinate messaging, manage risk, and support strategic initiatives</li><li>
Execute divisional media relations, executive thought leadership, and storytelling initiatives in partnership with the enterprise Public Relations leader, providing subject matter expertise, business context, content development, spokesperson support, and day-to-day execution of external communications strategies</li><li>
Lead communications planning and execution for major championships, events, and high-profile initiatives, coordinating closely with the enterprise Public Relations leader to support media engagement, reputation management, and stakeholder communications before, during, and after key events</li><li>
Support issues management and crisis communications for Varsity Spirit, partnering with Legal and business leaders to ensure preparedness, coordinated response, and business continuity in alignment with enterprise communications protocols</li><li>
Develop executive communications including executive messaging, presentations, town halls, speeches, talking points, videos, business updates, leadership communications, and external speaking materials</li><li>
Establish communications governance, messaging frameworks, editorial standards, communication toolkits, and best practices that enable consistent, high-quality communications across the division</li><li>
Measure communications effectiveness through media performance, stakeholder engagement, sentiment, message pull-through, and other business-focused KPIs, using insights to optimize future strategies</li><li>
Ensure divisional communications align with enterprise brand standards, messaging frameworks, governance practices, and crisis communications protocols</li><li>
Lead, develop, and coach Communications team members to ensure high-quality execution and alignment with enterprise standards</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities<ul><li>
Demonstrated ability to develop integrated communications strategies that support business objectives, strengthen reputation, and drive organizational outcomes</li><li>
Strong executive communications, media relations, and issues management experience</li><li>
Ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, compelling communications for diverse internal and external audiences</li><li>
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leaders and build trusted partnerships across functions</li><li>
Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and influence decisions in a fast-paced, highly visible environment</li><li>
Excellent writing, editing, presentation development, and storytelling skills</li><li>
Experience managing high-profile events, crisis communications, and sensitive issues requiring sound judgment and discretion</li><li>
Strong project management, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills</li><li>
Experience measuring communications effectiveness and using data to improve strategy and execution</li><li>
Strong people leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams and fostering accountability and collaboration</li></ul> 
Education, Certification and Experience
Required<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field required</li><li>
8&ndash;10+ years of progressively responsible communications experience</li><li>
5+ years leading media relations and integrated communications strategies</li><li>
3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing and developing communications professionals</li><li>
Demonstrated track record leading issues/crisis response in partnership with Legal/HR/Operations</li><li>
Experience advising senior executives and partnering with cross-functional leadership teams on strategic business communications</li><li>
Experience managing direct reports and external agencies/vendors</li><li>
Proven success fostering team engagement, developing talent, and aligning team performance with organizational goals</li></ul>
Preferred<ul><li>
Experience in agency, consumer, sports, entertainment, hospitality, or other event-driven organizations</li><li>
PRSA Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) or similar credential</li></ul> 
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
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:<ul><li>
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits</li><li>
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities</li><li>
Wellbeing Program</li><li>
401(k) plan with company matching</li><li>
Company paid Life, AD&amp;D, and Short-Term Disability</li><li>
Generous My Time Off &amp; Paid Holidays</li><li>
Varsity Brands Ownership Program</li><li>
Employee Resource Groups</li><li>
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union</li><li>
St. Jude Partnership &amp; Volunteer Opportunities</li><li>
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!</li></ul> 
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&rsquo;s status, age or disability.</div>

Director of Strategic Communications

<div>JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT &amp; 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 &ndash; BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit &ndash; 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. 
Location: Remote in TX, IN, TN, or KS 
This is a temporary role for 6 months. 
 
We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role now or in the future. All applicants must have current U.S. work authorization. 
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
We are seeking a temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist to serve as a dedicated sourcing partner within the Talent Acquisition team. This role provides high-volume, high-quality candidate sourcing across the business while carrying a specific area of specialty focus (e.g. Corporate, Professional, IT, Outside Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, Event Operations, Manufacturing, or another assigned business vertical). 
The Talent Acquisition Specialist operates as a sourcing engine that supports Talent Advisors and Talent Acquisition leaders across the business. This role builds pipelines, engages passive talent, and hands off qualified candidates for advisor/specialist-led screening, interviewing, and offer management, while flexing to support sourcing surges in other specialty areas as business needs dictate. 
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Specialty Sourcing (Primary Focus)<ul><li>
Own top-of-funnel sourcing for an assigned specialty area, building and maintaining a consistent pipeline of qualified, engaged candidates.</li><li>
Partner closely with the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist and/or Talent Advisor who owns full-cycle recruiting for that specialty to understand hiring priorities, role nuances, and target profiles.</li><li>
Conduct market mapping and passive candidate research specific to the specialty area's talent pools, competitors, and skill sets.</li><li>
Provide an initial layer of candidate qualification (resume review, basic screening) before handing off to the owning Specialist/Advisor for full-cycle progression.</li></ul> 
Cross-Business Sourcing Support<ul><li>
Serve as a shared sourcing resource across all business roles, flexing support to other specialty areas during volume surges, backfills, or time-sensitive searches.</li><li>
Create and post requisitions/advertisements and maintain accurate, timely records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).</li><li>
Build and nurture talent communities/pipelines in the ATS/CRM (e.g., Workday, Phenom) for future and recurring needs.</li><li>
Represent the company at job fairs, campus events, and other recruiting/branding events as needed.</li></ul> 
Partnership &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>
Act as the sourcing layer that enables Talent Advisors and Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialists to focus on strategic partnership, candidate advisement, and offer/close activities.</li><li>
Communicate pipeline status, sourcing metrics, and market insights regularly to the Specialist/Advisor and broader Talent Acquisition team.</li><li>
Collaborate with HR and hiring teams to ensure sourcing approaches align with business goals, diversity objectives, and workforce planning.</li></ul> 
Compliance &amp; Operational Excellence<ul><li>
Ensure compliance with employment laws, OFCCP/EEO requirements, and internal policies throughout the sourcing process.</li><li>
Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing activity, candidate dispositions, and source-of-hire data in the ATS.</li><li>
Support special projects and process-improvement initiatives related to sourcing and talent acquisition.</li></ul> 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities<ul><li>
Solid sourcing skills (Boolean search, passive candidate outreach, LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS tools).</li><li>
Experience using Workday HCM or similar ATS/CRM preferred.</li><li>
Ability to quickly learn the hiring profile, market, and language of an assigned specialty area.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable partnering with more senior recruiters and advisors.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple sourcing pipelines/priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).</li><li>
Working familiarity with employment law and recruiting compliance best practices.</li><li>
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful.</li><li>
Willingness to travel occasionally for training or recruiting events.</li></ul> 
Education, Certification and Experience<ul><li>
2+ years of experience in recruiting, sourcing, or a related talent acquisition support role.</li><li>
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.</li><li>
Experience with Phenom CRM or similar ATS/sourcing tools is a plus.</li><li>
PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP, or AIRS sourcing certification is a plus.</li></ul> 
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
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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:<ul><li>
Comprehensive Health Care Benefits</li><li>
HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities</li><li>
Wellbeing Program</li><li>
401(k) plan with company matching</li><li>
Company paid Life, AD&amp;D, and Short-Term Disability</li><li>
Generous My Time Off &amp; Paid Holidays</li><li>
Varsity Brands Ownership Program</li><li>
Employee Resource Groups</li><li>
Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union</li><li>
St. Jude Partnership &amp; Volunteer Opportunities</li><li>
Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!</li></ul> 
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&rsquo;s status, age or disability.</div>

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

<div>
 
 JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT &amp; 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 &ndash; BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit &ndash; 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.
 
 
 
 Onsite:
 
 5 days onsite at Dallas TX Headquarters
 
 
 
 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
 
 
 
 
 
 This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this role now or in the future.
 
 
 
 
 
 Varsity Brands is building a modern, unified digital platform that powers the full experience of sport and spirit, from product configuration and ordering to delivery and customer engagement. This platform replaces fragmented systems with scalable, API-driven services and shared platform capabilities, enabling faster innovation and improved user experiences.
 
 
 
 The
 
 Software Engineer I (SE I)
 
 role is an
 
 entry-level engineering position
 
 responsible for contributing to the development of this platform. This role applies foundational software engineering knowledge and exercises independent judgment in executing assigned work, including selecting appropriate approaches within established guidelines to build, test, and maintain software components.
 
 
 
 This is a high-growth role designed to develop the next generation of engineers who will contribute to Varsity Brands&rsquo; platform transformation.
 
 
 
 
 Impact of the Role
 
 
 
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 Contributes to delivery of platform features and backend services that power critical business and customer experiences
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 Builds foundational capability to support scalable, cloud-based engineering environments
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 Establishes a pipeline of engineering talent aligned to Varsity Brands&rsquo; long-term platform strategy
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 Supports the transition from fragmented tools to a unified platform architecture
 
 
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 What You Will Do
 
 
 
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 Write, test, and debug code for applications, backend services, and APIs
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 Contribute to development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards
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 Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
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 Troubleshoot and resolve development and lower-environment issues, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions
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 Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software
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 Follow established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards
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 Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to support team effectiveness
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 Continuously build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles
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 Develop working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns to support future growth into independent ownership
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
 
 
 
 
 The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following Capabilities
 
 
 
 
 Technical Knowledge
 
 
 
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 Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures
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 Basic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases
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 Familiarity with modern development environments and tools
 
 
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 Technical Skills
 
 
 
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 Ability to write, test, and debug code in at least one programming language (Java preferred)
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 Foundational understanding of:
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 RESTful APIs
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 SQL and data handling
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 Version control systems (Git-based tools)
 
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 Cognitive &amp; Problem-Solving Abilities
 
 
 
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 Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems
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 Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines
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 Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed
 
 
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 Collaboration &amp; Communication
 
 
 
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 Communicates effectively within team environments
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 Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes
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 Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output
 
 
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 Learning Agility
 
 
 
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 Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
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 Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments
 
 
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 Education, Certification And Experience Required
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early career roles)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 
 
 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:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
 </li>
 <li>
 HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Wellbeing Program
 </li>
 <li>
 401(k) plan with company matching
 </li>
 <li>
 Company paid Life, AD&amp;D, and Short-Term Disability
 </li>
 <li>
 Generous My Time Off &amp; Paid Holidays
 </li>
 <li>
 Varsity Brands Ownership Program
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Resource Groups
 </li>
 <li>
 Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
 </li>
 <li>
 St. Jude Partnership &amp; Volunteer Opportunities
 </li>
 <li>
 Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 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&rsquo;s status, age or disability.
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Software Engineer - Early Career

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Director of Strategic Communications

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

Software Engineer - Early Career