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

Social Media Admin

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 Social Media Admin to be the person in charge of our social media accounts.

Responsibilities

  • Handles the administration, scheduling of posts and interactions across all social media accounts
  • In charge of all of but not limited to the following accounts:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Discord
    • Reddit
      • And subreddit
    • Mastadon
  • Connects with local groups on discussion of events, preorders, and new inventory
  • Communicates the community sentiment of certain games to game specialists and inventory
  • Checks all of the accounts for comments to respond to on a daily basis
  • Creates posts related to upcoming events, inventory, etc.
  • Grows knowledge of various trading card games, board games, etc. in order to properly understand and communicate with the community
  • Stays aware of any upcoming events for a specific game, and future inventory releases, communicates and stays in the loop on internal communication for these
  • Ensures the community has a positive interaction with our shop online and responses occur in a timely manner
  • Acts like an owner and holds themselves accountable and responsible for getting their tasks done without any oversight

Qualifications

  • Good computer skills; requires that you have a computer to utilize for this role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in English. Being multilingual is a benefit.
  • Passionate about worker cooperatives.

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.

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)

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)

Store Manager

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 Manager to manage a physical storefront in Syracuse, New York. 

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.
  • Coordinates with Marketing to ensure proper advertising and community updates on new product and events that will be occurring. 
  • Handling packing/shipping for sending inventory externally.
  • Collaboratively managing a schedule for on-site workers who will aid in running the business, including operational hours.
  • Ensuring that there are workers on site during the hours we state we'll be open for. As well as ensuring that there are enough workers on site to be able to handle the amount of customers during any peak times.
  • Collaborating and communicating with our remote, asynchronous team in running events (e.g. card game tournaments) and promotions. Event Management will principally be responsible for running events, however.
  • Opening and closing the site.
  • Frequently aiding in lightly cleaning the location.
  • Understanding proper usage of any and all POS equipment and services
  • Training of any other Store Managers or Store Associates

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

Marketing Associate

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 Marketing Associate to create graphics for logos, banners, and other marketing purposes, and to perform other tasks.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

  • Strong logo design and branding skills.
  • Skill set in both print and digital assets.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passionate about worker cooperatives.
  • Previous experience in the board games and/or the collectible cards industries is a plus. 
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is a plus.
  • Social media experience is a plus.
  • Advertising and copywriting experience is a plus.
  • Experience in retouching photos is a plus.

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)
  • 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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