Fort George is hiring for a Retail Specialist. Your tasks will include selling merch and beer to-go from the Lovell Auto Co retail space, serving humans with expert beer-to-go recommendations, offering impeccable Fort George Fashion advice, folding t-shirts, keeping the retail space neat and tidy, stocking all merch areas across the block, packing and shipping online orders (merch & beer) to Fort George fans, and being generally knowledgeable about the Fort George brand and our story.
Essential Functions:
Ringing up and closing out Retail space customer credit/cash transactions accurately & timely
Having lots of merch knowledge or being willing/able to memorize the facts
Having some basic beer knowledge or being willing/able to memorize the facts
Opening and/or closing the space daily
Stocking/facing to-go inventory
Stocking/straightening merchandise
Vacuuming/dusting merch space
Assisting Lovell Auto Co bottle club members when they access their lockers
Assisting with online merch orders and locker shipments
Other duties as assigned by supervisors
Who We Are Looking For:
You are 21 or older
Your basic beer knowledge and/or in-depth retail & Fort George knowledge a big plus
You are organized, self-motivated, and you work well independently
You have excellent written communication, and you can be organized across many different platforms of communication and data collection
You have some basic computer knowledge
You have a valid OLCC Server’s Permit or are able to obtain (temporary must be obtained by first day, permanent must be obtained within 45 days from first date of employment)
You have a basic knowledge of workplace safety procedures (or are able/willing to learn)
Benefits We Offer (varying eligibility criteria):
Compensation: $18.00/hr + 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 beer benefit
Free counseling, legal, & financial services through Employee Assistance Program
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.
INTERESTED:
Interested applicants must be 21 years of age or older, please complete and submit an application at Thank you for your interest in the Kitchen Manager position here at Fort George. Please apply online https://fortgeorgebrewery.com/about/careersjob-information/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.
