Fort George Brewery has one of the finest merch programs in the brewery world (we're not biased at all). The Lovell Store opened in July and we’ve been moving merch and packaged beer through that space faster than ever. We’re looking for someone to shape and guide the merch offerings at the Fort, schedule and supervise staff in the Store, organize back stock and inventory, assist with the bottle club, and help ship beer all over Oregon State!
This position supports multiple departments. Retail, Direct-to-consumer ops, brewery, and marketing. If you’ve been looking for a role at the Fort with lots of room to grow, and benefits - this is the one.
What Is It – Merch Manager
Where Does It Fit – Marketing Department
When Does It Do Stuff – This is an exempt/salaried position with a schedule that is full-time and variable and could include nights, weekends, holidays, and any other times of peak merch sales volumes.
What Does it Do - The Merch Manager owns the Lovell Auto Co Merch & Beer To Go space, supervises the staff for that area, and keeps the retail side of the Fort George running smoothly. The role involves tracking sales, taking inventory, planning, ordering, communicating with vendors, shipping beer, and assisting with Lovell Auto Co, as well as scheduling, supervising, stocking, and working the retail space.
Who Are We Looking For – someone with excellent written communication who is highly organized across many different platforms of communication and data collection, is familiar with Office Suite/Google Drive, has excellent computer skills, AND someone who is organized, self-motivated, and works well independently.
Here at Fort George, we strive to maintain a culture in which all may contribute to the success of our organizations and industry, and all are valued for their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. It has been found that those in traditionally underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they believe they do not meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or has less or differing experience. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of these qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact jobs@fortgeorgebrewery.com to discuss your application.
BENEFITS WE OFFER (varying eligibility criteria):
Compensation: Competitive Wage + Tips + Benefits
Health benefits, paid sick time, paid time off, paid holidays, profit sharing program, and paid volunteering
401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match
Food/Beer/Merch perks and an annual keg
Free counseling, legal, & financial services through Employee Assistance Program
INTERESTED:
Interested applicants must be 21 years of age or older, please complete and submit an application at http://www.fortgeorgebrewery.com/jobs or in person at our pub at 1483 Duane Street in historic downtown Astoria, Oregon. Please feel free to attach any additional materials that will demonstrate why you would be a strong candidate for this position (e.g. resume, cover letter, letter(s) of recc, etc.). For more information including a full job description, please respond to this listing or email.
At Fort George Brewery we are and will remain an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, and which actively opposes any sort of discrimination, harassment, bullying, inappropriate power dynamic, or retaliation, whether based on race, color, religion, sex, hair texture or style, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, handicap, genetic disposition, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment applies to employment, collaboration, service, and any other professional interaction alike.
