Workshop Educator
About this role
Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: HQ Offices - New York, NY 10016Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyJob Category: TrainingRole: Workshop Educator
Reports to: Director of Coffee Services
Pay: $25/hr
Hours: 6-8 per week, Saturdays only
Description: The Workshop Educator teaches public coffee education classes as part of the Workshop series. This is a highly independent and dynamic role that involves public speaking, coaching, teaching and guiding students in Joe Coffee best practices for coffee brewing, latte art, barista and sensory skills. Classes include Latte Art Workshop, Espresso Workshop, Home Barista Workshop, Home Brewing Workshop and Intro to Coffee & Cupping.
QualificationsQualifications
Successfully completed a minimum of one (1) year as a Barista in a specialty coffee environment
Experience in public speaking or lecturing preferred (theater kids, school teachers of any kind, barista competitors etc do well in this role)
Teaching or coaching experience a plus
Must love people and hospitality--this is ultimately a hospitality role
Solid understanding of barista fundamentals including espresso extraction, milk texturing and latte art, and general brewing best practices
Must be in good standing with Joe
Must be able to bend and lift up to 35lbs on occasion
The most successful Workshop Educators have these traits:
Highly effective verbal and written communicator with the ability to break down complex subjects into digestible action items
Highly empathetic and patient
Thick skin and able to deal with many different personality types
Quick thinking and nimble, able to adapt to a dynamic environment
Enthusiasm and interest in coffee
Constant learner with humility
Must be punctual and early! Being late does not work for this role, as it requires setup time before the customers arrive.
Company at a glance
Joe Coffee Company was founded in 2003 as a single specialty coffee shop in Manhattan's West Village. Our vision was to brew the highest quality coffees and serve them with unsurpassed hospitality. Today we have over 20 locations, roast our own coffee at our own Long Island City roastery, and are proud to have a wide range of licensing and wholesale relationships.
Over the years, a set of cultural values have emerged that define who we are and dictate how we operate:
CURIOSITY: We are eager learners. Whether it's our customers, our coffee, or our coworkers, we keenly explore and engage with the world.
CRAFT: We obsess over every detail and put intention behind everything we do. We place the highest value on training and education.
COMMITMENT: We wake up early, hustle hard, rinse and repeat. It's not easy, but the passion shows in every we cup we serve.
COMMUNITY: We embrace the diverse and vibrant nature of our communities. We encourage and invest in the neighborhoods in and around each Joe cafe.
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