CCE of Saratoga County Taste NY Welcome Center Associate (PT) – Queensbury, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

14d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time 22.5 hours/week position. Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Saratoga County’s Taste New York (TNY) Adirondacks Welcome Center promotes the region's local tourism industry, rich history, food, and beverages. The Center is a partnership between CCE of Saratoga County, Cornell University, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM), and the NYS Empire State Development Corporation. Associate responsibilities include assisting customers with vending machines, cleaning, restocking, refilling supplies, etc. Associates also discuss NYS agriculture and local foods with customers to engage them in these areas and to provide information upon request about the food and farm products sold in the store.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to effectively work in an informal, educational-based retail environment, ensuring positive public educational and customer service experiences.
Ability to maintain a welcoming environment for staff and customers.
Ability to meet occasional travel requirements associated with this position.
A valid NYS driver's license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
Communication Skills - Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and tactfully.
Ability to constantly work flexible hours related to the Center schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
This position works constantly in a retail setting - ability to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom, and office, service vending machines, use computers, and other equipment.
This position frequently performs stocking and cleaning job functions.
This position frequently lifts, moves and/or transports products, supplies, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with retail environments, agriculture, and agri-tourism.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service – greets, assists, and serves the needs of Taste NY Welcome Center customers.
Describe the local farms, produce, food, and products displayed.
Assist customers with vending machines.
Service and stock inventory and vending machines, removes expired products.
Service and stock coffee machines and supplies.
Organize pantry and cooler.
Follow all procedures for proper management and handling of cash and coins.
Assist in cleaning and maintaining a visually distinctive and impeccably maintained store – cleaning equipment, breaking down boxes, taking out garbage, sweep, mop, etc.
Assist with opening and closing procedures.
Quickly notifies supervisors of any unique or emergency situations.
Assist with store organization and recordkeeping – log shrink, etc.
May prepare product and food demonstrations.
Assist with promotion of agri-tourism – attend events, tabling opportunities, etc.
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Saratoga County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.