Trading / Collectible Card 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 Trading Card Game/Collectible Card Game (TCG/CCG) Specialist to aid in identifying the most popular/trending card games at a given time.
Responsibilities include:
- Handles understanding what the most popular/trending card games are, so we have a better understanding of which games to acquire as inventory for resale.
- Provides research for which card 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 card game for review, for the purpose of a blog, video, or item description posting.
- Helps the Product Inventory Manager workshop collections of specific card games, enabling convenient grouping of inventory on our website.
- Helps with proper tagging and categorizations for individual card 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)
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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.
This is an ownership position in our company, you will receive an equal say in how we operate, with an expectation that you also act as an owner. This is not a position for those that are in dire straits, need a consistent paycheck, or expect someone to tell them what to do. All of our current members work multiple jobs and this is our passion project, not our livelihood. Please apply accordingly.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensuring proper usage of the POS system.
- 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.
- Keeping up to date with proper NY State liquor regulations.
- Notifies the Bar Manager of any items that need restocking.
- 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)
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)
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 an Event & Community Organizer to handle our tcg events, create bar events and board game events, interact with the community via discord, communicate with our tcg moderators, make sure there is visibility on all of our events via scheduling on calendars and coordinating with marketing on ads and outreach.
This is an ownership position in our company, you will receive an equal say in how we operate, with an expectation that you also act as an owner. This is not a position for those that are in dire straits, need a consistent paycheck, or expect someone to tell them what to do. All of our current members work multiple jobs and this is our passion project, not our livelihood. Please apply accordingly.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing detailed planning for the hosting and maintenance of events (e.g. card game tournaments) at the physical storefront in Syracuse, NY.
- Communicates with customers on discord related to the following:
- Handles making sure our tcg events appear on proper platforms
- All events appear on our google calendar, and are imported into discord properly
- Creation (and coordination with bar manager/bartenders/other members) of bar events
- Reaching out to any contacts that may be needed to run an event
- Making sure events have visibility within the community and general public, will require coordination with marketing for any ads that may be needed
- Coordinating with store manager and associates on retail sales events and ideas for such and making sure marketing has proper ads that may be needed as well
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)