Taste NY Market Store Clerk - Kirkwood, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as the Taste NY Market Store Clerk for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Broome County and will work under the direction and supervision of the Taste NY Market Manager and Taste NY Assistant Market Manager for the Southern Tier Welcome Center store. Primary responsibilities include assisting with management of inventory, operation of cash register, cash controls, customer service, food service/coffee product development and record keeping, including follow up on insurance applications. In addition, this position will assist with marketing, events and social media. On a daily basis the store clerk will inspect the store for cleanliness, organization and refill supplies as needed. The clerk is expected to discuss Broome County 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 education.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Must be able to drive personal or Association vehicle for pick-up and delivery of product from the warehouse to the Taste NY Market (hand cart may be used for transportation purposes).
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Ability to complete basic math in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with the public.
Attention to detail.
Ability to operate or learn to operate a cash register.
Ability to use or learn to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year retail sales experience.
Experience working in customer service and retail environments.
Understanding of basic marketing.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Proficiency with internet based communications.
Knowledge of the organization, operation, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Extension.
Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural practices.

Responsibilities

Assist with management of inventory.
Operation of cash register.
Cash controls.
Customer service.
Food service/coffee product development and record keeping.
Follow up on insurance applications.
Assist with marketing, events and social media.
Inspect the store for cleanliness, organization and refill supplies as needed.
Discuss Broome County agriculture and local foods with customers.
Provide information upon request about the food and farm products sold in the store.
Coordinate coffee specials and inventory (ie: paper products, stirrers, coffee, syrups etc).
Assist with promotion of agri-tourism in Broome County.
Describe the local farms, produce, food and products displayed.
Maintain equipment, troubleshoot if necessary and call for repair as directed.
Transport of program participants and/or program materials and resources.
Develop and pursue a professional development plan.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar 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.