Workshop Educator

Joe Coffee; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Joe Coffee is seeking a Workshop Educator to teach public coffee education classes as part of the Workshop series at our HQ in New York. This is a highly independent role requiring public speaking, coaching and guiding students in barista techniques, latte art, and cupping.

Hours are 6-8 per week on Saturdays, pay is $25 per hour, and applicants should have at least one year as a barista; strong hospitality and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year as a barista in a specialty coffee environment.
• Experience in public speaking or lecturing is preferred.
• Teaching or coaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach public coffee education classes as part of the Workshop series.
• Public speaking and coaching students in coffee brewing, latte art, and sensory skills.
• Guide attendees through Joe Coffee best practices and class content.
• Coordinate and conduct Latte Art, Espresso, Home Barista, Home Brewing and Intro to Coffee & Cupping sessions.
• Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment for diverse participants.

Skills

Public speaking

Teaching

Hospitality

Communication

Espresso basics

Latte art

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: HQ Offices - New York, NY 10016

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Category: Training

Role: 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.

Qualifications

• 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.