
395 Big Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
Founded by lifelong lovers of the Adirondacks, Mike and Sasha Pardy, Adirondack Winery is recognized as one of the most celebrated and acclaimed wineries in New York state. We offer over 30 fruit-infused and traditional varietal wines and our Tasting Room in Lake George is frequently listed as a top attraction to visit in the Lake George region. In addition to the Lake George Tasting Room, NOW OPEN, Adirondack Winery's brand new Tasting Room, Wine Making facility, and event space in Queensbury! This new facility allows us the ability to produce 3x the amount of wine that we currently produce and expand our services and offerings! Adirondack Winery wines can be found in over 450 New York liquor stores and are available for purchase 24/7 at adkwinery.com. Adirondack Winery is also the presenter of the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival, held June 25th & 26th at Charles R. Wood Festival Commons in Lake George.
Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a fast-growing Winery that has an excellent reputation in our region! NOW OPEN, our brand new multi-million dollar tasting room and winemaking headquarters, which now allows us to triple our production and expand our services and offerings! 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!
This is not the average retail or restaurant job that comes loaded with corporate rules and policies, repetitive tasks, customer complaints, and heavy issues… We aren’t saving lives here, we’re selling wine! In these uncertain times, we are bringing smiles to faces one bottle at a time and as a Tasting Room Associate and the first face of our business, you will make that happen for tens of thousands of people each year! You welcome our customers into our Tasting Rooms in Lake George and Queensbury with a smile and build lasting relationships with our customers, with the goal of finding the right wines for their palate to take home with them!
Due to the seasonality of our business, we have a wide variety of needs for hours, ranging from 16 to 40 hours per week. We start off slow and business increases to a peak in August and tapers down again from there. Many of our Tasting Room Associates do stay employed year-round, especially those who show a desire to learn and grow in the company to other positions in leadership and management down the road!
For the right candidate, we work with you to work around your other jobs and scheduling requirements. You are required to work at least Saturday each week.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Tasting Room staff must convey their knowledge of our wines, products, and services, promotions, be professional but fun, neat, and trustworthy, and encourage guests to "take us home" via wine & accessory sales. Previous wine knowledge is great but is NOT required.
As we have serious growth goals, this position has a STRONG emphasis on upselling, and you are rewarded for achieving sales goals!
Other job duties include cashiering, responsible money handling, stocking, opening & closing store, inventory, preparing food platters, keeping the tasting room neat and clean, and assisting the Tasting Room Manager with other duties.
Tasting room associates will be required to work with our reservation system and maintain time frames with guests while still creating an excellent experience.
The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills, is trustworthy, outgoing, energetic, and a multi-tasker. Bar/restaurant and/or retail experience with an outgoing and friendly demeanor is helpful and desirable.
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 machinery such as an iPad, cash register, calculator, copier, and printer.
Working conditions: The ability to work in a retail location with many customers and employees. At offsite events with fellow employees, large crowds of customers, and noise. Must be able to maintain reliable transportation to get to and from work sites and events.
Work Location: We prefer our Tasting Room Associates are willing to work all of our locations:
285 Canada Street, Lake George, NY (open year-round)
395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, NY (open year-round, NEW Tasting room NOW OPEN)
Job Requirements:
Reliable transportation is a must.
You must be at least 21 years of age or older to apply for this position, as tasting wines to learn about them is a requirement.
At least 1 Weekend Day Available: Saturday or Sunday.
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"
Please visit www.AdkWinery.com/CoreValuesto explore what is important to us and see if those values match yours before applying!
Job Description
Do you have a passion for craft beverages and enjoy supporting local businesses? Are you an ambitious and hardworking person? If that sounds like you, then we have a great job opportunity here at Adirondack Winery that puts you right in the middle of where all the magic happens!
As the Assistant Winemaker, you will be directly involved with the locally handcrafted and award-winning wines that our Adirondack community has grown to love. Since 2008, Adirondack Winery has established two tasting rooms and ships to thousands of customers in 35 states. In addition, our wine can be found in nearly 400 liquor stores and restaurants throughout Upstate New York!
Adirondack Winery recently opened a brand new multi-million dollar tasting room and winemaking headquarters, this newest addition allows the company to triple its production and expand its services! It's prime time to get in on the winemaking action!
Overview:
This position assists the winemaker in all tasks related to winemaking from grape to bottle.
Essential Functions:
Assist in the sourcing, ordering, and storing of raw materials used in winemaking.
Assist with Crush/Press of grapes.
Following the direction of the winemaker, start fermentation of wine, care for the wine during fermentation, clarifying, and aging stages. Including but not limited to additions wine transfers, laboratory analysis cold stabilization, and blending.
Assist with filtering and bottling of wine.
Maintain cleanliness of facility, equipment, and working spaces.
Maintain records in accordance with Adirondack Winery requirements and applicable government requirements.
Manage wine storage for maximum storage and safety.
Facilitate the testing of juice and wine and making necessary additions and/or corrections.
Conduct inventories of raw materials, supplies, and finished products.
Non-Essential Functions:
Assist with unloading delivery trucks when needed.
Assist with basic facility repairs and maintenance.
Minimum/Essential Qualifications:
Experience or education in craft beverage making.
Familiarity with a lab environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Mechanical aptitude for maintaining and repairing winery equipment.
Organizational skills.
Computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of commercial winemaking experience
Mechanical aptitude
Experience with carbonated products.
Degree or Certificate in viticulture or related field.
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.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with some nights and weekends required September/October for harvest season.
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 may be called upon to represent Adirondack Winery at off-site events 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 50% of the time, sitting or standing for up to 8 hours per day. Constantly operate a computer and other office types of machinery such as calculator, copier, and printer.
Working conditions - This position requires modest outside work in warm and cold temperatures and in the elements such as rain and snow. The winery can be warm in the summer and cool in the winter. Floors at times can be slippery and you must have a good ability to be able to walk/move safely. This is a manufacturing environment and as such, there is dangerous equipment and attention to safety is paramount.
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"
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 and 401K and employer match with eligibility after 6 months of employment.
Job Description
Adirondack Winery is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations of both its original Lake George Tasting Room and its brand-new, multi-million dollar Tasting Room in Queensbury, NY. Founded in 2008, Adirondack Winery is on the rise. Already the largest winery in this region, Adirondack Winery is focused on growing from a 20,000-case winery to a 50,000-case winery over the next 10 years.
About the Tasting Rooms:
The Lake George Tasting Room, located at 285 Canada Street, opened in 2008 and welcomes over 65,000 visitors annually, and while open year-round, June through September is when 60% of its business occurs. At peak season, the General Manager will oversee operating hours of 10am to 10pm daily. This location delivers a consistent wine tasting experience, with a limited food pairing option and a constant flow of customer traffic purchasing wine and retail merchandise. This location functions as walk-in only.
The Queensbury Tasting Room, located at 395 Big Bay Road, opened May 2022 and was designed to be able to offer our customers the experience they’ve been asking us for, for so many years. The downstairs tasting room seats 50 inside and 36 outside on our patio. Not only do we offer the Original Wine Tasting Experience, wine purchasing and retail merchandise customers have come to know and love, but we also offer a full range of elevated tasting experiences, impressive charcuterie and dessert board options, wine by the glass, beer, cider, spirits, and an impressive list of craft cocktails. Live Music, Trivia, and Tasting Room Takeovers are just a snapshot of the events we host in this Tasting Room. In addition, there is a semi-private barrel room, where we host bus groups, bachelorette and birthday parties, group tastings and more. Upstairs we boast a private event space that seats up to 96, where we host Uncork & Craft events, Wine & Food Pairing Events, Yoga, and private events. While business at this location brings much less foot traffic than Lake George, tickets are bigger and it has more consistent year-round potential; it too is busiest in peak season of June through September, with hours of 11am to 9pm daily.
The General Manager would oversee operations of both locations with a staff of approximately 25 at peak season, including a dedicated Assistant Manager and Leads at both locations, as well as Keyholders and Part Time Associates. You would also work closely with our Sales Manager, who oversees private events at Queensbury and offsite events.
The ideal candidate would have at least 4 years of experience in a General Manager capacity (preferably in the restaurant or hospitality sector) with strong knowledge of front and back-of-house operations including staff management (hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and supervision), sales and performance motivation, budgeting and cost control, purchasing, inventory, food safety, menu development and presentation, reservation management, customer service, marketing and events support, and effective retail merchandising. Strong communication is a must for the General Manager, as they are the liaison between ownership and tasting room staff, ensuring that all ideas, programs, policies, and procedures are executed and followed through as intended by the company. Reporting to the Company President, the General Manager promotes a sales-driven, customer-focused culture with the goal of delivering a WOW experience repeatedly; and builds productivity, training Tasting Room staff for future growth through hiring and developing great people.
Physical demands: The ability to frequently lift, move and load cases of wine (approx. 35lbs each), must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time, sitting or standing. Constantly operate a computer and other office machineries such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Working conditions:
Must be able to work in a retail/restaurant setting with multiple people and/or distractions, with many customers and employees.
Must be able to maintain reliable transportation to get to and from work sites.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION
Work Locations:
Adirondack Winery Tasting Room 395 Big Bay Road, Queensbury, NY
Adirondack Winery Tasting Room 285 Canada Street, Lake George, NY
Time will be split between both locations to meet business needs.
Work Schedule:
As a salaried position, the hours of work is dependent upon the seasonality and work load. The expectation is that the General Manager will work the hours needed to complete the tasks assigned to meet or exceed management’s expectations. Weekends, evenings and Holidays are required – latitude will be given with ongoing success.
Vacation Black-Out: Long term vacations are prohibited during the busy summer season, as this is a critical period for Adirondack Winery’s Tasting Rooms. This generally encompasses the end of June through Columbus Day weekend. The General Manager is also expected to be present at each Anniversary Celebration, which typically occurs in Mid-April. Specifically, we allow no more than 5 consecutive scheduled and unscheduled days off during this period, and other critical holiday periods.
PAY: $70k-$80k/year + bonuses
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!
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.
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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!
Job Description
This is an inspiring opportunity to be the Lead Events Associate for a fast-growing Winery that has an excellent reputation in our region! You would assist with the execution of private, semi-private, and public events held at our brand-new, state-of-the-art Queensbury Tasting Room. We host private events of all kinds for up to 96 people; plus we hold our own Uncork & Craft, Wine Pairing, Yoga, Live Music, Trivia and other fun events for the general public! You will also assist with the preparation and 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 Lead Events Associate primarily reports directly to the Sales Manager but will also work closely with the General Manager to ensure wine and food service runs smoothly for each event, and with the Marketing and Events Manager to ensure public events are delivered as promised. 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 Lead Events Associate will also work closely with the marketing department to collaborate on event marketing activities, as well as to assist in carrying out marketing promotions 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! Our event staff 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 Lead Events Associate 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:
Assist with coordination and execution of open-to-the-public or ticketed events (wine dinners, wine club events, crafting and wine pairing classes, onsite entertainment, etc.)
Assist with coordination and execution of 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.
Is responsible for overseeing clients’ needs during the event and making necessary changes or adjustments.
Be able to conduct event space showings when necessary (sales skills required)
Off-Site Events:
As the Lead Events Associate, you will assist in organizing 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. You 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: $17.20 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, 401K and employer match with eligibility after 6 months of employment, Paid Time Off, and employee referral program!
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. Must have your own vehicle.
Schedule: This is a full-time, year-round position with at least 40 hours per week required. 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 in 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 required. Wine knowledge 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.
Employment Incentives
PAY: $17.20 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, 401K and employer match with 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.
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
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!