Sensory Intern

New Belgium Brewing

5d•$21 - $23

About The Position

Sensory Intern Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting consumer studies and daily sensory panels. The Sensory intern will assist and independently implement short-term consumer and expert panel studies designed by the sensory specialist. This is a part-time position with no more than 28hrs. per week. Duties: Consumer Studies Collect samples by either ordering from storage area or purchasing in the market. Assist in preparing samples as necessary. Set up and break down room in which consumer studies are held. Conduct consumer study, including pouring samples, providing instructions to consumers, and cleaning up. Daily Sensory Panel Collect and prepare samples to be ran on panels. Set up and break down sensory lab for panels. Conduct daily sensory panels. Purchase snacks provided after panels. Operate and maintain all appropriate equipment and workspaces. Experience/desired skills for this position: Must be 21+ Highly motivated individual able to plan and manage personal work and schedule. Excellent communication skills, both technical to communicate within quality assurance, and general to communicate with non-QA coworkers and consumers. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. High attention to detail, ability to learn quickly and creatively problem-solve. Ability to exercise initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell’s and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons. Starting Hourly Rate: $21.00-$22.50 per hour All Full time Coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment: Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, 401k Match, Paid Caregiver Leave, and Profit Sharing. Details will be shared, and questions will be answered during our interview process. EEO Statement Bell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community. Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. At New Belgium, we’re committed to proving that business can be a force for good. When you join our team, you’ll play a role in bringing world-class beer to our fans – and you’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Empowered people make exceptional beer – and build successful, lasting businesses. At Bell’s, this philosophy drives us every day. If our commitment to investing in our coworkers makes us a bit eccentric—well, it wouldn’t be the first time someone has used that word to describe us. We believe beer and business can be a catalyst to renew trust and unity in our communities. This includes doing right by our team members through competitive benefit programs, exclusive employment perks, and opportunities for continued education. Over 38 years, we’ve found it’s the best way to build a fantastic community of damn good people with a diversity of identities and perspectives who make the best beer in the world. And our company’s future depends on it, too. While we retain our independent spirit in countless ways, Bell’s Brewery joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022. We are integrated two iconic breweries as one company with shared policies, benefits, and programs. As we bring the best of our two companies together, we will continue to strive for transparency with all our current and future coworkers.

Requirements

Must be 21+
Highly motivated individual able to plan and manage personal work and schedule
Excellent communication skills, both technical to communicate within quality assurance, and general to communicate with non-QA coworkers and consumers
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
High attention to detail, ability to learn quickly and creatively problem-solve
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority

Responsibilities

conducting consumer studies
conducting daily sensory panels
assist and independently implement short-term consumer and expert panel studies designed by the sensory specialist
Collect samples by either ordering from storage area or purchasing in the market
Assist in preparing samples as necessary
Set up and break down room in which consumer studies are held
Conduct consumer study, including pouring samples, providing instructions to consumers, and cleaning up
Collect and prepare samples to be ran on panels
Set up and break down sensory lab for panels
Purchase snacks provided after panels
Operate and maintain all appropriate equipment and workspaces