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More than just a gig, Sofar empowers artists by providing a professional platform that spans both the physical and digital worlds, handling everything from booking and promotion to filling the room, while granting artists access to an ecosystem of opportunities including brand partnerships, a powerful content engine, and global media placements. Countless mainstage performers like Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Chappell Roan, Leon Bridges, Olivia Dean, YEBBA, Teddy Swims, Remi Wolf, Hozier, and Lola Young haveplayed Sofar shows early in their careers.

<h5>Freelance Local Producer </h5>While this role is hybrid, candidates must be based in the designated city. Born in a London flat in 2009, Sofar began as an answer to a growing problem: live music had lost its magic. It blossomed into a global movement that kept music at its heart whileexpanding to comedy, singles, dance, and more — all connected by Sofar's renowned track record for discovering rising talent. Countless mainstage performers like Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Chappell Roan, Leon Bridges, Olivia Dean, YEBBA, Teddy Swims, Remi Wolf, Hozier, and Lola Young haveplayed Sofar shows early in their careers. More than just a gig, Sofar empowers artists by providing a professional platform that spans both the physical and digital worlds, handling everything from booking and promotion to filling the room, while granting artists access to an ecosystem of opportunities including brand partnerships, a powerful content engine, and global media placements. No two Sofar shows are the same, but each pairs world-class live experience with beautiful and unique spaces — from a ski jump, cave, boat, or hidden museum room, to private living rooms, gardens, and rooftops. Regardless of the setting, each Sofar experience is an invitation to be truly present. Audiences fully immerse themselves in the performance, using their devices not as an escape, but as a tool to support the artist and stay connected to the community. Those of us who work at Sofar are deeply passionate about what we do. When we're not working, you can probably find us at a live show or telling anyone in earshot about the new song we can't stop listening to. Discovering and supporting artists gets us out of bed every morning – and knowing that we're creating memorable, intimate fan experiences worldwide drives our work forward. <h5>The Role </h5>As a Freelance Local Producer, you'll join a global network of entrepreneurial community builders and tastemakers, collaborating and learning from peers around the world while shaping the cultural landscape in your city. Our Producers have strong business instincts, cultural fluency, and deep local networks they can activate - from artists and venues to brands and community partners. They're natural promoters who are passionate about creating impactful and memorable pop-up experiences that provide opportunities for real-life, meaningful engagement. Producers are resourceful, proactive, and driven; whether it's figuring out how to creatively sell tickets or dealing with a live event curveball, they know how to get things done and thrive on the challenge. This is an entrepreneurial, independent role designed for self-starters who want meaningful ownership over how Sofar shows up in their local community. The role encompasses event planning and curation, marketing and promotion, and event execution. You'll be supported by Sofar's Global Communities team and have access to training, resources, and opportunities to connect with other creators around the world. If this sounds like it's up your alley, we can't wait to meet you! *Please note that this is a freelance, commission-based partnership, not a traditional employment role, offering flexibility and ownership in exchange for accountability and initiative. While the schedule is self-directed, much of the work naturally happens during evenings and weekends, when live events and community engagement come to life. What you'll do: <ul><li>Strengthen Sofar's brand in your local community, promoting and selling tickets in your city with self-directed local marketing tactics. </li><li>Create a vision to build and execute your city's strategy - number of monthly shows, neighborhoods, show theme ideas, etc. </li><li>Lead curation and booking for experiences in your city with the highest-quality, diverse set of artists and venues, continuing to grow our networks, as needed. </li><li>Own the staffing and quality of shows in your local market, working to ensure magical experiences that are rooted in hospitality </li><li>Manage your city's financial performance, ensuring financial success and health of every event </li><li>Build relationships with local businesses to drive sales of sponsorships and private events </li><li>Identify and build relationships with local organizations with like-minded audiences to build community, broaden our reach, and co-promote shows. </li><li>Collaborate with other local leaders to grow your city through diverse experiences that generate buzz and amplify Sofar's brand awareness </li><li>Support Sofar's Business Partnerships and Global Communities teams by ensuring high-quality curation and seamless event operations for inbound partnership opportunities that elevate the Sofar brand </li></ul>Who you are: <ul><li>You have deep connections to your local scene and play an active role in building community around it </li><li>You have 3-5 years of experience in live event curation, production, and promotions </li><li>You have experience selling event sponsorships or marketing activations, preferably in the live events or experiential marketing space </li><li>You're confident pitching ideas and event concepts to potential sponsors and have a track record of closing partnership deals </li><li>You have a strong pulse on your city, the unique nature of each neighborhood, and where people like to spend their free time </li><li>You're a natural connector and excel at building relationships with diverse community-driven organizations, media partners, or local businesses that would add strategic and financial value to your vertical's growth </li><li>You understand how to promote and build strategic alliances that will ultimately sell more tickets at our shows </li><li>You take pride in your work and approach every opportunity with professionalism and ownership, ensuring the best experience for artists, venues, partners, and guests. </li><li>You have exceptional time management skills and are a clear communicator </li><li>You can work autonomously, but understand the importance of remaining connected to the broader organization </li></ul>$100 - $5,000 a month Our Producers earn commission-based pay on a per-show basis. Please note compensation varies based on ticket prices, show volume, and event performance, with ranges from $100-$500+ per event. Additional Details: Some cities may already have active Producers or multiple roles available. You must be comfortable working alongside other Producers and collaborating as part of a shared market, particularly in larger cities with multiple neighborhoods or vertical expansion opportunities. Autonomy and support: You will lead locally while accessing global resources, training, and support from the Sofar team. Our global Sofar team is deeply passionate about music and the work we do. When we're not working, you can probably find us at a live show or telling anyone in earshot about the new song we can't stop listening to. If our mission and job opening resonates, you're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging and building a diverse team that reflects a variety of lived experiences, perspectives, and skills.

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Local Event Producer & Promoter (freelance, commission only)

Alliance/Partner Management

Brand Marketing (Branding)

Comedy

Communication Skills

Community Relations

Dance

Ecosystems

Entrepreneurship

Event Marketing

Financial Strategy

Marketing

Media Placement

Music

Power Amplifier

Revenue Growth

Sales

Team Building

Team Lead/Manager

Time Management

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Demonstrates strong knowledge of Follett systems and strategies (Included Program, Academic Tools, System Integrations, etc.), the industry, and the competitive landscape to execute initiatives, drive profitable sales, and control expenses. Builds key partnerships with other store staff and campus organizations for promotional and special events and assists with off-site sales opportunities (e.g., graduation, basketball, football, author signings, etc.).

Position Overview The Department Manager General Merchandise (GM) manages the General Merchandise department at a large store, including managing employee activities to meet the financial and marketing objectives of the company. Coordinates sales promotionswith the Home Office and manages execution in the store. This position also assists customers and suggests the selection of products based on knowledge of current products, familiarity with offerings, and customer interactions. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Follett systems and strategies (Included Program, Academic Tools, System Integrations, etc.), the industry, and the competitive landscape to execute initiatives, drive profitable sales, and control expenses. Effectively executes company programs and initiatives. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Partners with various support partners, including Store Operations, RCMS, AP, HR, and Training. Consistently demonstrates Follett Values - Integrity, Accountability, Customers, Each and Every Associate, Innovation, and Teamwork. Demonstrates proficiency in Follett Strategic Competencies. Responsibilities <ul><li>Supervises the employees of the department, including assigning and evaluating work as well as interviewing, hiring, and training new employees. </li><li>Supervises the Home Office-regulated Return-to-Vendor (RTV) receiving and scanning processes. </li><li>Assists customers in finding products. </li><li>Manages the special order functions and notifies customers. </li><li>Partners to create and maintain a Hassle Free customer service culture, focused on solutions-based selling and an exceptional customer experience. </li><li>Builds key partnerships with other store staff and campus organizations for promotional and special events and assists with off-site sales opportunities (e.g., graduation, basketball, football, author signings, etc.). </li><li>Conducts store walkthroughs daily to ensure proper stock levels, inventory placement, and customer service levels. </li><li>Manages the in-store merchandise display from the stockroom to the sales floor, serving as the liaison between the Store and the Planner. </li><li>Creates and maintains displays in compliance with company standards. </li><li>Executes Home Office-initiated markups and markdowns, analyzes financial reports, processes purchase orders, and approves invoices. </li><li>Partners with the Store Manager to execute promotions and sales and ensures proper inventory levels based on sales and trends. </li><li>May perform website maintenance and fill orders. Maintains price accuracy and merchandise availability on the store website. </li><li>Responds to student, faculty, staff, alumni, and other customer questions and issues resolving escalated issues as necessary. </li><li>May manage the store in the store manager's absence or occasionally supervise other departments. </li><li>May open or close the store. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul>Follett Higher Education is a drug-free workplace environment.<ul><li>3-5 years of relevant experience. </li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent. </li><li>3-5 years of retail supervisory experience; computer literacy. </li><li>Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are required. </li><li>Previous supervisory/management experience is required. </li><li>General computer skills. </li></ul>

Follett

Department Manager General Merchandise - UGA Bookstore

Accounts Payable

Analysis Skills

Basketball

Billing

Computer Skills

Corporate Compliance

Corporate Policies

Customer Experience

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Inventory Levels

Maintain Compliance

Marketing Objectives

Order Management

People Management

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Promotional Programs

Purchase Orders

Regulatory Compliance

Resolve Customer Issues

Retail Management

Sales Promotions

Solution Sales

Sports Journalism

Staff Training

Store Closing

Store Opening

System Integration (SI)

Team Player

Writing Skills

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We're higher education's largest campus retailer and a hub for school spirit and community as we operate nearly 1,200 local campus stores and over 1,600 virtual stores across the continent. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Follett systems and strategies (Included Program, Academic Tools, System Integrations, etc.), the industry, and the competitive landscape to execute initiatives, drive profitable sales, and control expenses.

Join the Follett Team, where employees are valued, respected, and offered career paths throughout its many campus locations.  Follett serves over half of the students in the United States and works with 80,000 schools as a leading provider of education technology, services, and print and digital content. We're higher education's largest campus retailer and a hub for school spirit and community as we operate nearly 1,200 local campus stores and over 1,600 virtual stores across the continent. We take pride in the fact that for more than 140 years, we have been helping to improve people's lives by supporting a lifetime of learning and education. Pay Rate - $16.75 - $20.05 per hourPosition OverviewThe Department Manager General Merchandise (GM) manages the General Merchandise department at a large store, including managing employee activities to meet the financial and marketing objectives of the company. Coordinates sales promotions with the Home Office and manages execution in the store. This position also assists customers and suggests the selection of products based on knowledge of current products, familiarity with offerings, and customer interactions. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Follett systems and strategies (Included Program, Academic Tools, System Integrations, etc.), the industry, and the competitive landscape to execute initiatives, drive profitable sales, and control expenses. Effectively executes company programs and initiatives. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Partners with various support partners, including Store Operations, RCMS, AP, HR, and Training. Consistently demonstrates Follett Values - Integrity, Accountability, Customers, Each and Every Associate, Innovation, and Teamwork. Demonstrates proficiency in Follett Strategic Competencies.Responsibilities<ul><li>Supervises the employees of the department, including assigning and evaluating work as well as interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.</li><li>Supervises the Home Office-regulated Return-to-Vendor (RTV) receiving and scanning processes.</li><li>Assists customers in finding products.</li><li>Manages the special order functions and notifies customers.</li><li>Partners to create and maintain a Hassle Free customer service culture, focused on solutions-based selling and an exceptional customer experience.</li><li>Builds key partnerships with other store staff and campus organizations for promotional and special events and assists with off-site sales opportunities (e.g., graduation, basketball, football, author signings, etc.).</li><li>Conducts store walkthroughs daily to ensure proper stock levels, inventory placement, and customer service levels.</li><li>Manages the in-store merchandise display from the stockroom to the sales floor, serving as the liaison between the Store and the Planner.</li><li>Creates and maintains displays in compliance with company standards.</li><li>Executes Home Office-initiated markups and markdowns, analyzes financial reports, processes purchase orders, and approves invoices.</li><li>Partners with the Store Manager to execute promotions and sales and ensures proper inventory levels based on sales and trends.</li><li>May perform website maintenance and fill orders. Maintains price accuracy and merchandise availability on the store website.</li><li>Responds to student, faculty, staff, alumni, and other customer questions and issues resolving escalated issues as necessary.</li><li>May manage the store in the store manager's absence or occasionally supervise other departments.</li><li>May open or close the store.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>  Follett Higher Education is a drug-free workplace environment.<h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>3-5 years of relevant experience.</li><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent.</li><li>3-5 years of retail supervisory experience; computer literacy.</li><li>Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are required.</li><li>Previous supervisory/management experience is required.</li><li>General computer skills.</li></ul>Full time benefits:  •    Medical, Dental, & Vison  •    Voluntary Insurance plans  •    401k + 100% company match (up to 4%)  •    80 hours vacation + sick days  •    10 paid company holidays  •    Quarterly Bonus Plan  Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  Powered by JazzHR

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