Events and Social Media Coordinator

Fireside Winery Events & Social Media Coordinator
Job Description

Reports to Operations Manager

 

Wage/Benefits

• Hourly Position – Working 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime,
• Paid vacation
• Medical with a $75 company contribution per pay period
• Paid employee dental and vision
• 401K with 3% company match
• Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 30% discount on wine, food, rentals and merchandise

 

Schedule

• Due to the nature of this line of work, weekends are required. 1 weekend off a month permitted.
• 5 days per week.
• Present at many large events at Fireside Winery

 

Job Duties & Expectations

Private Event Management

• Act as primary contact for guests wishing to book private events at the Winery.

 

Responding to email and phone inquiries.

• Responsible for booking all private events and managing the entire reservation process from initial signing, event planning and payments.
• Keep calendar accurate and up to date with all events
• Ensure event space is set up in correct format for each event

 

Live Music Event Management

• Seek out talent
• Scheduling acts
• Ensuring entertainment contracts are signed and fees agreed upon
• Marketing of events on social channels such as Facebook and Instagram, Website and other event calendars.
• Create ticketing website as needed for ticketed events

 

Winery Event Management

• Plan other winery events such as Harvest Celebration, Fundraising Events, Kentucky Derby Party, etc.

 

Series, production tours, pairing events, etc

• Market those events on social platforms
• Work/lead Winery events, ensuring guests enjoy their experience

 

Wine Club Events

• Organize quarterly pick up parties with Operations Manager
• Plan activities/learning opportunities for our wine club members
• Execute & lead wine club events
• Design the Quarterly pick up insert
• Communicate with members about pick up parties through company email

 

Social Media

• Create appropriate and engaging content material for Facebook and Instagram to inspire fan interaction and action.
• Content includes photos, Canva posts, virtual wine tastings, videos, reels and event posts
• Respond to fan posts and messages timely
• Assist with website updates

 

Other Duties

– Manage the donation request process
– Design print materials to be used around the Winery and at external locations
– Written correspondence including the monthly Fireside newsletter, weekly internal events update and bi-monthly reminder of special events.
– Collaborate with all team members and locations of Wilrona LLC including Ackerman Winery, Fireside Winery and our Wholesale team.
-Assist guests with wine selections and orders in the tasting room

 

Skills Required

– Working knowledge of Microsoft products including Outlook, Word and Excel
– Solid understanding of social media sites Facebook and Instagram
-Beginner understanding of AI tools
-Familiar with Canva for designing materials
-Desire to learn new skills
– Strong customer service skills
– Excellent organization skills
– Knowledgeable and/or interested in wine
– Energetic and outgoing and friendly personality
– Ability to lift 40 lbs
– Able to stand for 8+ hours a day

 

Interested candidates should email resumes to cassie@firesidewinery.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour

 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

 

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person