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The Lake George Area in the Southern Adirondack of Upstate New York is the ideal place to work, stay, and play! With beautful landscapes and employers looking to hire, you'll find a bustling destination that is adventurous, fun and prosperous. Spend the summer or stay year-round in the Lake George Area.
Many employers are offering great incentives, such as retention bonuses, on-site housing, free meals, product discounts and more!
Job Description
The Lake George Land Conservancy is an accredited not-for-profit land trust dedicated to working with willing landowners and other partners to protect the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and to permanently preserve the natural, scenic, historical and recreational resources of the Lake George Region.
The LGLC’s Education and Outreach Program complements our Land Protection and Stewardship work by educating the public about local natural history and building awareness of the benefits of protecting land within the Lake George Watershed. This work is done through public hikes, educational presentations, interpretive materials for display, and public speaking engagements.
The Education and Outreach Events Intern will help to prepare for and implement various summer events designed to educate the public about our mission, strengthen our brand, and fundraise for projects. The intern will also assist with day-to-day communications and events work, while learning about the work of the LGLC and practical operations of a land trust. See link for full job description.
This is a summer position for 2023, lasting approximate 10 weeks. Application review will begin in mid-February. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Cornelia Wells, Finance and Office Manager, at cwells@lglc.org; include “Application for 2023 Internship” in the subject line.
Job Description
Adirondack Winery’s Administrative Inventory Specialist is responsible for creating standard operating procedures and inventory controls to assist the company in maintaining adequate product levels across various business outlets. The ideal candidate for this position would be technologically savvy and has a knack for being incredibly detail oriented. Under the supervision and direction of the Customer Experience/Operations Manager, this position will set up and maintain several aspects of the back end of our POS systems.
Ecommerce / POS Backend Maintenance & Set up:
Product creation, set up, editing, and maintenance
POS set up and organization
Promo Code set up and maintenance
Gift Card creation
Customer contact uploading and maintenance
Updating and editing POS / Ecommerce settings as needed.
Verify that wine release dates and wine data are up to date and accurate.
Inventory and Merchandising:
Monitor inventory levels of wine, food, and retail items across various platforms and stores.
Conduct routine counts to identify low inventory retail products at all locations and place orders with vendors as needed.
Receives, counts, and distributes new retail products.
Works closely with General Manager to keep proper inventory levels of food and notifies GM when items need reordering.
Run sales reports to assist management in deciding on clearance sales, discontinued items, and unpopular inventory items.
Monitor costs of items purchased, research items, set pricing based on guidelines set.
Take care of inventory transfers amongst locations.
Assist Ecommerce / Tasting Room Team with price tagging, product placement, and restocking.
Administrative: This position will report directly to our Customer Experience/Operations Manager and will assist with any required administrative tasks such as data entry, recording keeping, filing, mailing, laminating, paper cutting, scanning, cleaning, organizing, running errands, etc.
Training: Write trainings and standard operating procedures and train all staff on proper inventory procedures and proper use of our POS platforms to ensure accurate inventory at all times.
Shipping: This position will serve as backup for shipping as needed and will occasionally be asked to ensure that all winery ecommerce orders are fulfilled accurately and timely while adhering to company shipping policies.
Team Player: Understanding that Adirondack Winery is a small business and as such, all employees must be prepared to jump in as needed on a variety of tasks with the well-being of the company as the ultimate goal. At certain times of the year, this staffer will be called upon to assist other departments or work in other areas of the business to accommodate business needs.
Physical Demands: The ability to frequently lift, move and load cases of wine (approx. 35lbs), Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time, sitting or standing. Constantly operate a computer and other office types of machinery such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Working Conditions:
The ability to work in an office or store setting with multiple people and/or distractions.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.
Must be able to maintain reliable transportation to get to and from work.
Work Schedule:
This is a full-time hourly position with 40 hours per week required.
The schedule is generally Monday to Friday with standard business hours, however occasional weekends may be required depending on the needs of the business.
Work Location:
Primary work location would be at Adirondack Winery office building in Queensbury.
Will be required to regularly travel to Lake George Tasting Room to complete product inventory and merchandising tasks.
Desired Qualifications:
MUST be technologically savvy
Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge
Prior experience working with a point-of-sale system or inventory control system is preferred.
Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED at minimum required.
At least 2 years administrative experience, Inventory control experience is a plus.
MUST be very detail oriented
PAY: Starting at $20/hour depending on experience.
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, 401K with employer match eligibility after 6 months of employment, Paid Time Off, and employee referral program!
Disclaimers: 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.
Employment Incentives
PAY: Starting at $20/hour depending on experience.
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, 401K with employer match eligibility after 6 months of employment, Paid Time Off, and employee referral program!
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to be the Events & Marketing Coordinator for a well-respected fast-growing local winery! Under the direction of our Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for creating, planning, promoting, and executing all Winery Events, including tasting room ticketed and free events, entertainment, and sales promotion events (both in-store and online). With your help, we will throw amazing, well-attended events that guests will rave about; like Uncork & Craft, Paint & Sip, Trivia, Wine Club Pickup Parties, Wine Pairings, special sales, and more.
As part of our Marketing Team, you will also be working on company communications, media relations, advertising, marketing material creation, social media marketing, email newsletter creation, content creation, community relations and more! You will also work on several marketing activities for the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival, a massive festival held the last weekend of June each year in Lake George! Someone creative and organized with a go-getter attitude would be ideal for this position.
Event Coordination:
Create, communicate, plan, promote, and oversee the execution of Tasting Room Events – Including Ticketed, Entertainment, and Promotional Sales Events that occur both in-store and online.
Examples of these types of events would be: Uncork & Craft, live music, trivia, wine, and food pairing events, Drink Pink, and Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraising events.
Organizing our participation in community events and fundraisers such as Adirondack Balloon Festival, Lake George Music Festival, etc.
Coordinate, with help from Tasting Room Staff, on-site setup, production, and take down for many events.
Marketing Duties:
Implement event marketing and promotional activities
Plan and create trending and engaging content for events including advertising, email marketing, social media, and website content.
Capture and produce content through blog and marketing writing, photography, and videography.
Create and maintain community, media, and influencer relationships to “get the word out” about our brand, events, etc.
Coordinate our participation in wine competitions, community sponsorships, and donations, etc.
Team Player: Understanding that Adirondack Winery is a small business and as such, all employees must be prepared to jump in as needed on a variety of tasks with the well-being of the company as the ultimate goal. At certain times of the year, this staffer will be called upon to assist other departments or work in other areas of the business to accommodate business needs.
Physical Demands: The ability to frequently lift, move and load cases of wine (approx. 35lbs), Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time, sitting or standing. Constantly operate a computer and other office types of machinery such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods while working tasting room events.
Working Conditions:
The ability to work in an office or event venue setting with multiple people and/or distractions.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.
Must be able to maintain reliable transportation to get to and from work.
Work Schedule:
While this is primarily an 8:45am-5:15pm office position, your presence at Tasting Room events to ensure proper execution is also required. This requires a flexible schedule, as most events occur on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evenings, or Sunday mornings. For some events you will need to be there from setup to breakdown, while other events may just require a short visit to capture content and ensure planned execution.
Vacation Blackout Dates: Vacations longer than 5 days will be prohibited from June through September. Your presence is also required in mid-April at our Annual Anniversary Celebration and the last weekend of June for the Adirondack Wine and Food Festival.
Work Location:
Primary work location: Adirondack Winery Queensbury Headquarters, 395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury
Secondary Work Location: Lake George Tasting Room, 285 Canada Street, Lake George
Travel to other local community and networking events will also be required. Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Desired Qualifications:
1-3 years of professional experience in an events/marketing capacity.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, event planning, or communications.
Graphic Design experience is a plus, not a requirement.
Basic Outlook, Excel, and Word skills are required.
Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred, not required.
Facebook / Instagram / Google Advertising experience preferred, not required.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Must be able to command the attention of a room full of people.
Must have own reliable vehicle.
PAY: Starting at $19-$22/hour depending on experience
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, 401K with employer match eligibility after 6 months of employment, Paid Time Off, and employee referral program!
Disclaimers: 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.
Employment Incentives
PAY: Starting at $19-$22/hour depending on experience
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, 401K with employer match eligibility after 6 months of employment, Paid Time Off, and employee referral program!
Job Description
Our Tasting Room Assistant Manager works under the direction of our General Manager in promoting a sales culture to build productivity and develops Tasting Room Staff for future growth through thorough training and consistent coaching. Provide leadership to achieve or exceed sales and metrics goals. Manage store operations, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and visual merchandising standards with guidance from the General Manager. Ensure all internal and external customers receive exemplary customer service and receive a positive Tasting Room and brand experience. Ensure Tasting Room Associates build relationships with customers. The Assistant Manager must be able to independently run the Tasting Room, with guidance from the General Manager.
Under the direction of the Company’s General Manager, the Tasting Room Assistant Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Meet & Exceed Sales & Operational Goals:
Work to ensure Tasting Rooms meet or exceed sales and metrics goals, utilizing effective communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Prioritize, plan, and adjust tasks and daily agendas to meet business goals. Problem-solve complex issues and manage time to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Personnel Management:
Hold a team of leads, keyholders, and sales associates accountable to training initiatives, achieving goals, developing their knowledge of Company products, services, and programs, and ensure they are following policies and procedures.
Train and motivate all associates through on-going programs in sales, customer service and product knowledge, developing them to assume increased levels of responsibility.
Assess performance and provide on-going coaching to tasting room staff.
Act as a key example for tasting room staff, motivating and influencing them by example and actions to provide excellent customer service and deliver comprehensive knowledge of company products, services, and policies. Ensure the tasting room team provides the same experience, in accordance with our brand and core values.
Create and maintain an environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect, fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Operations Management:
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and ensure ongoing safety and cleanliness training and awareness.
Manage store-operating procedures in accordance with company guidelines, ensuring accurate inventory procedures, opening, and closing procedures, money handling and cash control procedures, tracking and reporting of tasting room expenditures, etc. are all followed to company standards.
Ensure store standards are met and maintained, i.e., visuals, cleanliness, signage, safety, etc.
Retail merchandising – Maintain accurate and sufficient inventories, optimize retail displays, rotate product, etc.
Manage the preparation and service of food samples in accordance with health and cleanliness policies, maintaining food and supply inventories, ensuring cost control, etc.
Marketing Objectives:
Create effective retail merchandise displays, etc - all with the goal of maximizing sales and achieving marketing initiatives.
Ensure that Tasting Room staff are effectively delivering marketing initiatives and working to achieve goals, promote and execute events to expectations, and assist the marketing department in garnering content, and more.
Customer Service Objectives:
Ensure that sales associates effectively, appropriately, and accurately carry out the Company’s Customer Service policies and procedures.
Procuring customer information and ensuring accuracy of that data is of utmost importance.
Communicating with customers via phone and email to process reservations, orders and resolve issues is frequently required and the Tasting Room Assistant Manager must serve as a best example of Customer Service.
Command a thorough understanding of the Company’s MyADK Subscription and Case Club programs. Ensure associates sell these programs effectively and procure club information accurately. Adirondack Winery’s Club customers must be treated with the utmost care and respect and the Tasting Room Assistant Manager should foster these relationships with customers.
Technology:
Develop complete knowledge of Wine Direct POS and TOCK Reservation system to execute all functions on the POS and Reservation system as needed, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Effectively and efficiently utilize company software, computers, and technology as a tool to achieve company goals and adherence to procedures; analyze and track performance, etc. Develop technology troubleshooting skills and share that knowledge with all tasting room staff.
Some use of Microsoft Excel is required for reporting of store metrics (KPIs), sales goals, inventory, ordering and more.
Team Player:
Facilitate effective communication between General Manager, Tasting Room Staff, Headquarters staff, customers, and suppliers to achieve company marketing initiatives, adherence to company policies and procedures, and communication of customer service and operational issues.
Must be prepared to work at the tasting room in a pinch when Tasting Room Associates fail to show up to work, or the Tasting Room is busier than expected.
Adirondack Winery is a small business and as such, all employees must be prepared to jump in as needed on a variety of tasks with the well-being of the company as the goal.
Physical demands:
The ability to frequently lift, move and load cases of wine (approx. 35lbs), Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time, sitting or standing. Constantly operate a computer and other office types of machinery such as calculator, copier, and printer.
Working conditions:
The ability to work in a retail setting with multiple people and/or distractions, with many customers and employees. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. Must be able to maintain reliable transportation to get to and from work sites.
Work Schedule:
A minimum of 40 hours per week is required, but more time will frequently be required to meet Company goals.
We are open 7 days per week and 12 hours per day at peak season, so shift times will vary; covering weekends, nights, days, swing shifts, etc.
Covering for staff members who “call out” on short notice is also required.
We allow no more than 5 consecutive scheduled and unscheduled days off during peak season and other critical holiday periods.
All time must be approved by the General Manager in advance.
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, 401K with employer match eligibility after 6 months of employment, Paid Time Off, employee referral program, and employee discount!
PAY: Starting at $21/hour depending on experience + bonuses.
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.
Employment Incentives
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, 401K with employer match eligibility after 6 months of employment, Paid Time Off, employee referral program, and employee discount!
PAY: Starting at $21/hour depending on experience + bonuses.
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