Board Game Specialist

TableTop Gaming LLC

Remote

Part-time (10 hours per week max)

Full Job Description

TableTop Gaming is a new worker cooperative with an online store specializing in the sale of board games and collectible/trading card games. We are seeking a Board Games Specialist to aid in identifying the most popular/trending board games at a given time. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Handles understanding what the most popular/trending board games are, so we have a better understanding of which games to acquire as inventory for resale.
  • Provides research for which board games are up and coming, so that we may get ahead of the curve on any trends. 
  • Identifies games which have a built-in / cult following of people who will purchase new iterations/expansions for that game.
  • Monitors Kickstarter and similar sites for popular selections, and identifies if wholesale purchases can be made.
  • Helps identify any indie publishers without traditional distribution who we could reach out to.
  • Keeps a research document that is open and accessible to any member of the coop at any time.
  • May at times be asked to participate in or provide insight on a board game for review, for the purpose of a blog, video, or item description posting.
  • Helps the Product Inventory Manager workshop collections of specific board games, enabling convenient grouping of inventory on our website.
  • Helps with proper tagging and categorizations for individual board games.

Qualifications

  • Passionate about board games and worker cooperatives.
  • Previous experience in the board games industry is preferred.
  • Experience with market trends, especially in relation to board games.
  • Good computer and communication skills.

Please provide a resume detailing your experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires frequent computer use for communication with our remote, asynchronous team.

About Us

TableTop Gaming is a worker cooperative, “a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise” (link). Every worker is a member owner. Our team primarily works remotely and asynchronously through our online store, viewable here. We’re also aiming to set up a physical location in Syracuse, NY for sales and events.

We have a flat direct democracy (one person one vote) model, agreeing on proposals by reaching a 70% or more consensus. Profit (member distributions) is distributed based on the ratio of roles/positions one takes up vs. the total distribution of roles. For example, if one only works in customer service and there’s fifteen roles total in the organization, one earns 1/15 of the profit. Member distributions are to occur at a minimum of once per quarter, at the start date of that quarter. Feel free to ask any questions about this and/or any other aspect of the job in your application. Email jobs@ttgaming.net to apply.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Extremely flexible working hours (determined by you)

Current Openings

Event Manager

TableTop Gaming LLC

Syracuse, NY

Part-time (max 10 hours per week)

Full Job Description

TableTop Gaming is a new worker cooperative with an online store specializing in the sale of board games and collectible/trading card games. We are seeking a Store Manager to assist in running board game and TCG/CCG events at a physical storefront in Syracuse, New York. 


Responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with Store Associates, the Store Manager, the Board Game Specialist, and the TCG/CGG Specialist to identify popular board game/TCG/CCG trends in the New York area.
  • Providing detailed planning for the hosting and maintenance of events (e.g. card game tournaments) at the physical storefront in Syracuse, NY.
  • Collaborating and communicating with our remote, asynchronous team in running events (e.g. card game tournaments) and promotions.
  • Hosting and overseeing these events and promotions in real time at the physical storefront.
  • Collaborating with Marketing Associate(s) to proactively promote these events.
  • Interacting with visitors and handling purchases.
  • Coordinating with the Product Inventory Handler to ensure inventory is consistently available at the store.
  • Coordinating with the Locations Manager to ensure necessary equipment is available at the store.
  • Voicing your availability to the Store Manager to assist with the creation of the store’s operational hours.

Qualifications

  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English. Being multilingual is a benefit.
  • Passionate about worker cooperatives.
  • Preference for night (after 5 pm) and/or weekend work is a bonus.

Please provide a resume detailing your experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires very frequent computer use for communication with our remote team, especially in business operations and sales. It may also sometimes require lifting heavy objects.

About Us

TableTop Gaming is a worker cooperative, “a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise” (link). Every worker is a member owner. Our team primarily works remotely and asynchronously through our online store, viewable here: https://ttgaming.quest/

We have a flat direct democracy (one person one vote) model, agreeing on proposals by reaching a 70% or more consensus. Profit (member distributions) is distributed based on the ratio of roles/positions one takes up vs. the total distribution of roles. For example, if one only works in customer service and there’s fifteen roles total in the organization, one earns 1/15 of the profit. Member distributions are to occur at a minimum of once per quarter, at the start date of that quarter. Feel free to ask any questions about this and/or any other aspect of the job in your application. Email jobs@ttgaming.net to apply.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible hours
  • Purchase of any inventory > 1 (at cost + shipping & tax)

Store Associate

TableTop Gaming LLC

Syracuse, NY

Full-time (max 20 hours per week)

Full Job Description

TableTop Gaming is a new worker cooperative with an online store specializing in the sale of board games and collectible/trading card games. We are seeking a Store Associate to help run a physical storefront in Syracuse, New York. At this time we are currently looking for a member that will be available to work 20 hours per week.


Responsibilities include:

  • Interacting with visitors and handling purchases.
  • Communicate with the Store Manager regarding equipment and inventory needs.
  • Handling packing/shipping for sending inventory externally.
  • Voicing your availability to the Store Manager to assist with the creation of the store’s operational hours.
  • Assisting event management in running events (e.g. card game tournaments) and promotions.
  • Opening and closing the site.
  • Frequently aiding in lightly cleaning the location.
  • Understanding proper usage of any and all POS equipment and services.
  • Assisting in training other Store Associates, once properly experienced.

Qualifications

  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English. Being multilingual is a benefit.
  • Passionate about worker cooperatives.
  • Preference for night (after 5 pm) and/or weekend work is a bonus.

Please provide a resume detailing your experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires very frequent computer use for communication with our remote team, especially in business operations and sales. It may also sometimes require lifting heavy objects.

About Us

TableTop Gaming is a worker cooperative, “a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise” (link). Every worker is a member owner. Our team primarily works remotely and asynchronously through our online store, viewable here: https://ttgaming.quest/

We have a flat direct democracy (one person one vote) model, agreeing on proposals by reaching a 70% or more consensus. Profit (member distributions) is distributed based on the ratio of roles/positions one takes up vs. the total distribution of roles. For example, if one only works in customer service and there’s fifteen roles total in the organization, one earns 1/15 of the profit. Member distributions are to occur at a minimum of once per quarter, at the start date of that quarter. Feel free to ask any questions about this and/or any other aspect of the job in your application. Email jobs@ttgaming.net to apply.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible hours
  • At cost purchase of any inventory > 1 (+ shipping & tax)

Bar Manager

TableTop Gaming LLC

On Premises

Full-time (20 hours per week min)

Full Job Description

TableTop Gaming is a new worker cooperative with an online store specializing in the sale of board games and collectible/trading card games. We are seeking a Bar Manager to handle the set up and management for a bar at our new location. This will entail training all Bar staff on pouring beers, appropriately sized shots, and mixing cocktails, as well as all other aspects of the bars day to day operation. The bar manager will also be put in charge of making orders for our bar related activities.

Responsibilities

  1. Ensure that all food and beverages are properly stored/prepared and served. This will include training all other bar associates on proper pouring practices at the bar, and proper food handling skills.
  2. In charge of maintaining and determining appropriate stock of alcoholic beverages and food items. This includes any initial contacts with liquor and food distributors.
  3. Helps determine the alcohol and food menu and the appropriate pricing for each item.
  4. Determining what equipment, their location within the bar and their proper set up is needed.
  5. Keeping the bar area and equipment clean and in a state of proper repair, performing the required preventative maintenance to maintain effective equipment long term.
  6. Keeping up to date with proper NY State liquor regulations and ensuring that all staff handling alcohol and food receives the proper training on those regulations.
  7. Helps to determine hiring of other bartending staff.

Qualifications

  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English. Being multilingual is a benefit.
  • Passionate about worker cooperatives.
  • At Least one years experience bar managing is preferred.
  • At Least three years experience as a bartender is required.

Please provide a resume detailing your experience and portfolio for creative positions.

Physical Requirements

This work requires frequent computer use for communication with our remote, asynchronous team.

This position also requires the ability to be in person to handle the management of the bar and bar’s personnel for at least 20 hrs a week. Possibly exceeding that amount as the demands of the bar require.

About Us

TableTop Gaming is a worker cooperative, “a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise” (link). Every worker is a member owner. Our team primarily works remotely and asynchronously through our online store, viewable here. We have a physical storefront in Syracuse, NY for sales and events.

We have a flat direct democracy (one person one vote) model, agreeing on proposals by reaching a 70% or more consensus. Profit (member distributions) is distributed based on the ratio of roles/positions one takes up vs. the total distribution of roles. For example, if one only works in customer service and there’s fifteen roles total in the organization, one earns 1/15 of the profit. Member distributions are to occur at a minimum of once per quarter, at the start date of that quarter. Feel free to ask any questions about this and/or any other aspect of the job in your application. Email jobs@ttgaming.net to apply.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Extremely flexible working hours (determined by you)
  • Purchase of any inventory > 1 (at cost + shipping & tax)

Bartender

TableTop Gaming LLC

On Premises

Full-time (20 hours per week min)

Full Job Description

TableTop Gaming is a new worker cooperative with an online store specializing in the sale of board games and collectible/trading card games. We are seeking a Bartender to serve alcoholic beverages and food at our new location, as well as performing normal cleaning of the bar space and equipment. As part of this job you will be interacting with the public, and will need to treat all of our patrons with the appropriate amount of respect.


Responsibilities

  1. Ensure that all food and beverages are properly stored/prepared and served. This may include training other staff on proper pouring practices at the bar, and proper food handling skills.
  2. Ensuring proper usage of the POS system.
  3. Keeping the bar area and equipment clean and in a state of proper repair, performing the required preventative maintenance to maintain effective equipment long term.
  4. Keeping up to date with proper NY State liquor regulations.
  5. Notifies the Bar Manager of any items that need restocking.
  6. Ensure patrons are not being disorderly and are cut off from sales at appropriate times.

Qualifications

  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English. Being multilingual is a benefit.
  • Passionate about worker cooperatives.
  • 6+ months experience or a bartenders certification preferred.

Please provide a resume detailing your experience and portfolio for creative positions.

Physical Requirements

This work requires frequent computer use for communication with our remote, asynchronous team.

This position also requires the ability to be in person to handle the management of the bar and bar’s personnel for at least 20 hrs a week. Possibly exceeding that amount as the demands of the bar require. The bar’s expected hours will be Thurs 5pm-11pm, Fri, Sat, 5pm-12pm; you may work outside these hours based on interest/need/want/etc., however, these hours will be filled first.

About Us

TableTop Gaming is a worker cooperative, “a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise” (link). Every worker is a member owner. Our team primarily works remotely and asynchronously through our online store, viewable here. We have a physical storefront in Syracuse, NY for sales and events.

We have a flat direct democracy (one person one vote) model, agreeing on proposals by reaching a 70% or more consensus. Profit (member distributions) is distributed based on the ratio of roles/positions one takes up vs. the total distribution of roles. For example, if one only works in customer service and there’s fifteen roles total in the organization, one earns 1/15 of the profit. Member distributions are to occur at a minimum of once per quarter, at the start date of that quarter. Feel free to ask any questions about this and/or any other aspect of the job in your application. Email jobs@ttgaming.net to apply.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Extremely flexible working hours (determined by you)
  • Purchase of any inventory > 1 (at cost + shipping & tax)

If you don't see a role listed that you are interested in or think you would be qualified for, but are still interested in joining us, please send a resume or any relevant experience and/or information to jobs@ttgaming.net and we'll have a look and see if there is a role that you could fill or maybe even create one for you based on the information you sent in. As a non standard workplace, we value those with a high passion for worker cooperatives and tabletops, so we'd love to hear from you.

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