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This is an inspiring opportunity to be the Events Coordinator for a fast-growing Winery that has an excellent reputation in our region! As the Adirondack Winery Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination and execution of both public and private events held at our brand new, state-of-the-art events facility in Queensbury overlooking our Winery production area. In this space, we host parties of all kinds for up to 85 people; plus we hold our own Uncork & Craft, Wine Wisdom, Yoga, and other fun events for the general public! You will also organize and facilitate the execution of our participation in offsite events, such as wine festivals, wine tasting fundraisers, liquor store tastings, and more.

Adirondack Winery recently opened a brand new multi-million dollar tasting room and winemaking headquarters in Queensbury, which now allows the company to triple its production and expand its services! Being an employee at Adirondack Winery means you get to learn a lot about wine, get to brag about the cool place you work at, and be a part of a family atmosphere where not only does your work make a difference but your team cares about you!

The Events Coordinator reports directly to the Sr. Tasting Room Manager and must also work closely with the Assistant Manager of Tasting Room Operations to ensure wine and food service runs smoothly for each event. This position is a ton of fun with plenty of variety, but it is also hard work! Someone with an outgoing personality, who can draw the attention of a crowd of people, and who has excellent customer service and sales skills, in addition to strong organization and leadership skills will be perfect for this position. The Events Coordinator will also work closely with the marketing department to collaborate on how to best market events, as well as to carry out marketing promotions on-site at our Tasting Rooms and at Offsite events.

An interest and knowledge in wine is a plus, but not required, we train! The ability to train and lead a team to work these events with you is key to success! You will be responsible for executing and running all events, with the assistance of both onsite and offsite tasting room and event staff, and must ensure that all internal and external customers receive exemplary customer service and receive a positive event and brand experience.

Adirondack Winery is very much a teamwork-focused company; we all work together to achieve our Company goals! The Events Coordinator may be required to “chip in” on general tasting room and/or winery work, including, but not limited to, working in any other company departments, or assisting the senior tasting room manager with a variety of activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Tasting Room Events / Private Events:

Coordinate and execute open-to-the-public or ticketed private events (wine dinners, wine club events, crafting and wine education classes, onsite entertainment, etc.)

Coordinate and execute Private Functions (bridal and baby showers, reunions, birthday and anniversary parties, corporate parties and meetings, etc)

Lead event staff to ensure successful execution of all events.

Conduct planning meetings with clients

Is responsible for overseeing clients’ needs during the event and making necessary changes or adjustments.

Be able to conduct site visits when necessary

Off-Site Events:
As the Events Coordinator, you will organize our presence at offsite events, which includes communicating with event planners, completing paperwork, reporting, research, coordination of wine and supplies, scheduling, and training staff to work with you or for you, and more. The Events Coordinator will be expected to attend at least 5-10 off-site events per year but will coordinate, train, and prepare additional event staff to execute several other off-site events throughout the year. Types of events include Wine Festivals, fairs, charitable tasting events, liquor store tastings, trade shows, etc.

PAY: $20 per hour + gratuities + bonus (up to 10% of annual pay)

PERKS: Employee discounts including 1 free bottle of wine a week (worth $1000+ annually!); Reciprocal benefits at other major attractions in the area, free coffee, work outings and more!

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance after 30 days of employment and 401K and employer match with eligibility after 6 months of employment.

Work Location: Home base is at our Queensbury Headquarters. This position also requires traveling to offsite event locations, primarily within a 2-hour drive, however, a few events per year are a 4-6 hour drive away and require overnight travel. Travel expenses are covered.

Schedule: This is a full-time, year-round position with at least 40 hours per week required. The schedule is Thursday through Monday, with varying start and end times, depending on the current events schedule. Opportunities for overtime pay will occur as well.

Vacation Blackout Dates: Vacations longer than 5 days will be prohibited from June through September.

Requirements: A relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of event planning experience with some employee supervision experience preferred, but equivalent experience accepted. Intermediate-level skills in MS Office Suite required. Responsible and trustworthy money handling skills are required. Wine knowledge is preferred but will train the right candidate. Reliable transportation and the ability to work on your feet for several hours at a time and lift 50lbs is a must.

Disclaimer:
Nothing in this job description restricts management rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Need more reasons why Adirondack Winery is such a great place to work?!
Here's what our staffers have to say about it:

"This is the most supportive company I have worked for by far, and I think that's a really important part of who we are. We all have a voice that's actually listened to and we're all working towards continuous improvement."

"It is a small company so all of the work you do has a real impact. You never have to question whether you are valuable to the company. Everybody's role is extremely important, and you can feel the value in the work you are doing."

"The opportunity for continued growth within the company is a huge "selling point" for me. I have never worked for a company, prior to this, where I have grown so much in such a short amount of time."

" It is truly nice to start with a quality team with high morale that actually cares about where they work."

One employee described working at Adirondack Winery as "a privilege, not a responsibility"

PERKS: Employee discounts including 1 free bottle of wine a week (worth $1000+ annually!); Reciprocal benefits at other major attractions in the area, free coffee, work outings and more!