CCE of Columbia & Greene Counties Taste NY Market Store Associates PT, and Seasonal positi

Store Associate – Taste NY Market

Location
:
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia & Greene Counties Capital Region Welcome Center Taste NY Market.

Compensation
: $17.00 per hour for full‑time, part‑time and seasonal positions.

• Provide customer service by greeting, assisting, and serving store customers while describing local farms, produce, and products.
• Prepare and serve fresh‑made breakfast and lunch items, including soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and hot and cold beverages.
• Operate the point‑of‑sale cash register, handle cash controls, make change, and maintain cash procedures.
• Stock, replenish, and track store inventory and supplies.
• Prepare and present product and food demonstrations.
• Maintain a visually distinctive and impeccably maintained store (cleaning, restocking, refilling supplies, etc.).
• Assist with store opening and closing procedures and the logistics of delivery receipt.
• Notify supervisors of emergencies or unique situations.
• Assist with store inspection, organization, record keeping, and data entry.
• Coordinate transportation of inventory to the store and manage inventory files.
• Help promote agri‑tourism in Columbia & Greene Counties.
• Maintain equipment, troubleshoot, and call for repair as directed.
• Frequently lift, move, and transport 20–50lb of Market products, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, receipts, and vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.
• Support professional development by cooperating with a supervisor or Executive Director to develop and pursue a plan.
• Collaborate in activities that support Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support health and safety by maintaining a safe working environment, following regulations, and proactively preventing accidents or injuries.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively in an informal, educational‑based retail environment, ensuring positive public educational and customer service experiences.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and electronic; clear, tactful, and capable of speaking, reading, and writing proficiently in English.
• Ability to travel as required for the position.
• Ability to work flexible hours (early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Work environment: ability to maneuver around sales floor, stockroom, and office; operate point‑of‑sale register, computer, and other equipment; ability to lift, move, and transport 20–50lb of goods.

• One year of retail sales experience.
• Experience in customer service and retail environments.
• Basic marketing knowledge.
• Strong multi‑tasking skills.
• Proficiency with internet‑based communications.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Extension mission, philosophy, and objectives.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural practices.

Excellent benefits based on eligibility:
Paid Time Off, NYS Health Insurance Program (free dental), NYSERS retirement, long‑term disability insurance, Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary tax‑deferred annuity plan, voluntary flexible spending accounts, voluntary group universal life, voluntary personal accidental insurance, voluntary legal plan insurance, voluntary long‑term care insurance, voluntary auto and homeowner’s insurance, voluntary pet insurance, voluntary New York’s College Savings Program, ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions.

Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager – email:
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373 | phone: (518)765‑3503.