Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB

We are seeking a FULL-TIME Taste NY Market Assistant to join the team at the Adirondacks Welcome Center. If you love the Adirondack Region, support local food and beverage producers, can engage visitors and area businesses, and have stellar customer service, this is the role for you! To learn more about the Lake George Chamber of Commerce visit our website at: https://lakegeorgechamber.com.

Taste NY is the official eat-local, drink-local program for New York State. Taste NY Vending Market at the Adirondacks Welcome Center is operated locally by the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce. Food and beverages from the region and other locations in New York are showcased in nine state-of-the-art Taste NY vending machines. The Welcome Center contains I LOVE NY interactive kiosks, which highlight regional attractions and tourism destinations. For family travelers, an outdoor children’s play area with a zip line is available, along with a pet comfort area, free Wi-Fi, cell phone charging stations, picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs.

JOB DUTIES:

The details of the job below are illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Taste NY Vending Market Assistance:
● Stock vending machines daily.
● Assist customers with vending machines.
● Provide information to customers and visitors about the producers and products available for purchase in the vending market, offer suggestions for touring/visiting regional agritourism destinations, and general information about the Taste NY program.
● Receive and record new inventory when it arrives.
● Assist during in-store sampling events.
● Assist with monthly inventory.
● Notify the Market Manager of customer feedback and any issues in the market.
● Answer the phone and assist with inquiries.

Office/Warehouse Assistance:
● Maintain tidy warehouse/storage areas. Light cleaning, some lifting required.
● Stock brochures in the display rack daily and notify the Market Manager when inventory is low.
● Assist with various office duties as requested (data entry, printing, copies, filing, organization, etc.)

Qualifications:
● High school diploma or GED required
● Proven work experience in retail, food service, inventory, or customer service. Experience with vending machines and vending software is a plus.
● Proficiency with Google tools (Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, etc.)
● Effective communication skills, demonstrating strong customer service, including phone reception and in-person interaction with visitors, customers, and vendors.
● Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
● Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, and multitask effectively.
● Execute all tasks to the highest quality standards.
● Understanding of best practices for food handling. ServSafe Certification is a plus.
● Ability to work in a professional setting on a regular basis, performing routine physical activities, such as lifting, bending, sitting for long periods, reading, and writing.
● Ability to attend off-site meetings, representing the Chamber in a positive and professional manner.

This is a full-time position starting at $16.50 per hour. Our comprehensive benefits package includes PTO, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

Apply by sending an e-mail cover letter and resume to Erika Stark, Taste NY Market Manager
Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB, at estark@lakegeorgechamber.com.
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The Lake George Chamber of Commerce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

PTO, Health/Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, year-end bonus.