Career Opportunity at Portland Cider Co.

Oregon Brand Ambassador

 

Location: Portland, Oregon and surrounding metro area

ABOUT PORTLAND CIDER CO.

Do you have a passion for hard cider, love working with people, and have an awesome sense of humor? Become a part of our Portland Cider brand ambassador team! Flexible, part-time hours working fun events across the city all year long.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Portland-based Brand Ambassador, you’ll represent Portland Cider Co. at festivals, grocery store tastings, tap takeovers at local bars and restaurants, and community events throughout the metro area. You’ll pour cider, educate consumers, and turn casual sippers into lifelong fans.

This role is ideal for students, retirees, service industry, or anyone looking for supplemental income with a flexible schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Events:

  • Set up and break down tasting stations (tents, jockey boxes, signage, merchandise)

  • Pour cider samples and engage guests

  • Answer questions about Portland Cider Co., our brand story, and where to find us

  • Collect customer feedback and encourage Cider Club sign-ups

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming event space

  • Ensure all brand standards and alcohol service regulations are followed

Behind the Scenes:

  • Pick up/drop off supplies from Clackamas production facility

  • Transport and maintain equipment (jockey boxes, taps, coolers, tents)

  • Complete post-event reports via our scheduling app

  • Communicate regularly with the marketing team via our ambassador app (Sling)

  • Stay up-to-date on new releases, seasonal flavors, and brand initiatives

SCHEDULE & AVAILABILITY

  • Year-round position with peak season April-October

  • Flexible, part-time hours, most events are evenings and weekends

  • No guaranteed minimum hours, work ebbs and flows with event season

  • Winter is slower (typically 1-4 events/month), summer is busier (5-10+ events/month)

  • Friday afternoon availability is a HUGE plus for grocery store tastings (these are consistently hard to fill!)

  • Ideal availability: 1-2 weekends per month, especially May-September

Shifts are posted in our scheduling app (Sling), where you can claim available events, communicate with the team, and manage your schedule.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Must-Haves:

  • 21+ years of age

  • Live in the Portland Metro area

  • Reliable transportation and ability to transport event supplies

  • Valid Oregon Alcohol Server License (or ability to obtain one)

  • Availability for at least 1-2 weekends per month, especially during peak season

  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs

  • Comfortable standing, bending, and being on your feet for 4-6 hours at a time

Bonus Points:

  • Experience in hospitality, events, or craft beverage industries

  • Knowledge of cider, beer, wine, or spirits

  • Outgoing personality and natural storytelling ability

  • Active on social media (bonus if you love creating content!)

COMPENSATION

  • $21.30/hour + tips, where applicable 

  • Cider rations 

  • Free event tickets when available

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Portland Cider Company offers a supportive, family-oriented workplace where effort and dedication are recognized and rewarded. At Portland Cider Company, we believe that diversity is an expression of all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, education, and more. We value diversity in all its forms. 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability.