Temporary Assistant Tasting Coordinator at WINE ENTHUSIAST INC

Valhalla, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wine Knowledge, Data Entry, Organization, Team Building, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Self-Initiative, Autonomy

Industry

Retail

Description

Your Role in Our Journey Are you a wine lover with an insatiable appetite for learning more about as many wine grapes, regions and styles as possible? If so, this opportunity with The Wine Enthusiast magazine's Tasting Department, based at the company’s headquarters in Valhalla, NY, might be perfect for you! The focus will be on helping to catalog and organize the hundreds of wines that we receive each month, with an opportunity to aid in flighting and pouring wines for our reviewers. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the tasting department with wine submissions and special projects. What You'll Be Uncorking Key Responsibilities: Data entry of wines into database. Maintain organization of wines and boxes. Follow up with submitters to obtain missing information. Assist Tasting Coordinators with various projects which can include the set up and pouring of wine flights for reviewers. The Perfect Blend (What You Bring to the Table) Qualifications: Must have positive, go-getter, team building mentality. Must be able to lift 40lbs and be comfortable with moving boxes daily. Must have existing wine knowledge and desire to learn more. Must be detail oriented and be comfortable with large amounts of data entry/organizational tasks. The ability to proactively prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously within time constraints and with strong attention to detail. Must be able to work from Valhalla office. 1-2 years professional experience. Proven ability to work independently, demonstrating self-initiative and autonomy. Strong problem-solving abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Excel and comfortable with learning how to use a proprietary database. Wine retail, WSET/CMS or basic wine knowledge. This is an onsite role at our Valhalla, NY headquarters. Our Commitment to You Unlimited PTO, Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401(K) Match, FSA & Dependent Care FSA, Flexible Work Environment, Pet Discount Plans, Employee Discount, Wellhub, optional Wine Tasting Class participation, Flexible Schedule, Dynamic and Collaborative work culture. Our Core Values PASSION We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do. COLLABORATION We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best. INNOVATION We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future. TRANSPARENCY Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow. EMPATHY We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture. JOY We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams. Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity At Wine Enthusiast, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job. Our family-owned company was born from a passion to bring a fine wine experience to the everyday. We believe wine is best shared with others and brings people together. In 2021, Adam and Sybil's daughters Erika Strum Silberstein and Jacqueline Strum were named co-presidents and continue to lead the mission of bringing wine to life. The second generation works together with the collective team to create new and better ways for everyone to explore and enjoy the exciting world of wine, including low-alcohol wines, non-alcohol wines, spirits, and beyond! We hope you’ll join us with a glass in hand.

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Responsibilities

Assist the tasting department with wine submissions and special projects. Help catalog and organize the hundreds of wines received each month and aid in flighting and pouring wines for reviewers.