Ward Lumber is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, quality people to grow with our great team of customer focused professionals. We’re looking for individuals that want to learn new skills and take on increasing responsibility over time as advancement opportunities become available.
Ward Lumber is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
You may fill out an online interest form to inquire about employment. To apply for employment fill in or download and complete an application, sign, and email to our Human Resources department at [payroll@wardlumber.com].
Any available full time and part time positions available in our Support Center/Administrative offices located in Jay, NY are listed below.
The Employment Interest Form can be used to inquire about employment. A printed and signed Employment Application with signed release will be required for an interview.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the senior executive of the Ward Lumber Worker Cooperative (WLWC). The CEO’s primary responsibility is to be fully engaged with the board and management team to plan, direct, coordinate, and control the financial, operating, and human resources of the cooperative, following WLWC policies; to provide effective and satisfactory leadership, benefits and services to participating members, while meeting financial and operational goals and objectives. CEO shall possess significant organizational skills, to manage and direct the organization. The CEO is accountable to the WLWC Board of Directors.
● In concert with the Board of Directors, establishes an appropriate plan to implement Board-defined goals and policies and evaluate the achievements of annual and long-term growth, service, and financial objectives consistent with the mission of WLWC. Meets with the Board and committees as required.
● Formulates overall business objectives, policies, strategic plans, and annual operations plan for WLWC and designs long-term strategic plans in concert with the Board of Directors' directives, the company’s mission, and vision, incorporating historical and projected operational and business development opportunities.
● Guides the development and implementation of plans and budgets that provide for the timely availability and utilization of physical, financial, and human resources to achieve specified goals.
● Keeps the Board of Directors fully informed of relevant current or emerging issues and trends and maintains an open and cooperative relationship with the Board so that timely and informed decisions may be made. Along these lines, the CEO will prepare and present timely and effective reports to the Board supported with appropriate analysis.
Monitoring business performance and compliance with Board policies and limits defined by the Board.
Set goals & strategies.
Asset liability & risk management.
Manage operations & resources of the company along with how capital is allocated
● Carries out other such general duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Board of Directors as necessary.
● Provides leadership in the administration of the business affairs and operations of WLWC
● Implements policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors; convey to senior management staff changes to company policies and procedures and ensures effective communication of information throughout the organization.
● Monitors the performance of senior staff and, as appropriate, provides guidance to assist in the development or otherwise ensures that senior management staff receives appropriate education and training.
● Ensures WLWC maintains a safe working environment for all team members to minimize accidents and related costs.
● Ensures that all the Ward Lumber Worker Cooperative's legal, tax, and other financial obligations are met and takes necessary action to secure continued stability.
● Meets regularly with staff to ensure that necessary and appropriate communication exists within the organization.
● Evaluates the performance of staff and ensure that the human resource policies, goals, and expectations as set by the Board are being addressed.
● Acts directly or through appropriate staff to ensure the existence of proper liaisons to the WLWC membership, business partners, public officials, government agencies, legislative bodies, committees, and the news media.
● Provides opportunities for and facilitates participation in cooperative education, business, and financial education, and democratic management for the members.
● Develops and maintains an effective and harmonious relationship with the membership to ascertain needs; respond to questions, concerns, and suggestions; improve cooperative participation, and promote common goals.
● Directs the development of products and services necessary for the growth and prosperity of the WLWC membership
● Is actively engaged in leading and or facilitating member recruitment and retention.
● Attends WLWC events as their schedule allows.
● Is actively engaged in customer relations.
● Executive-level management skills are preferred.
● Assigns duties and responsibilities to functional areas and executive staff, ensuring that responsibilities are delegated effectively throughout the organization.
● Manages and directs the ongoing operations of all profit centers within WLWC and recommends, plans, budgets, and implements improvement projects, practices, and procedures to maximize operating profits.
● Assures all plans are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the company to meet its financial goals.
● Ensures the organization achieves its primary objectives based on profit, return on capital, and worker-owner values.
● Devises effective solutions to situations encountered based on the general goals and objectives of the company.
● Possesses advanced level business skills, including written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, and financial knowledge frequently acquired through completion of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree program.
● Performance of the duties and responsibilities of the job requires the equivalent of extensive formal training in business management, including an understanding of the application of the theory and practices of the profession to the operations of the organization, like an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting.
● Demonstrates management and financial skills in dealing with all phases of business operations.
● Lumber & building materials experience preferred.
● Possesses the ability to communicate, mentor, and motivate effectively as a leader.
● Effectively communicates opinions and extrapolations of information collected and synthesized/analyzed.
● Negotiates resolutions to complex situations which may be inherently adversarial.
● Determines appropriate methods of communicating information through the use of tables, graphs, charts, and other visual forms.
● Prepares and executes presentations to large groups.
● Establishes and maintains an effective relationship among cooperatives of all sectors and the business community, government and other institutions, and the general public, to support and encourage the work of consumer-oriented organizations, cooperatives, and other people-centered groups which share a common philosophy with cooperatives.
● Networks with appropriate organizations as necessary to help further the goals and objectives of the WLWC.
The performance of the CEO will be evaluated on established performance criteria including but not limited to:
● The leadership of the Ward Lumber Worker Cooperative
● Personal Integrity
● Communications Skills
● Fiscal Responsibility
● Management of Staff
● Government Affairs & Cooperative Education
● Relationship with Board
● Planning Skills
● Relations with Member Cooperatives and Partner Organizations
● Goal Attainment
Must be able to work outside of normal business hours. Travel within and outside of New York may be
required with occasional overnight stays. The first 2 years should be able to work on location 3 days a week
and the other 2 days can be remote.
● Salary range - $110k + commensurate with experience level
● Generous annual performance-based bonus plan
● Medical, dental, and vision plans
● 401(k) plan
● Eligible to become a member of Ward Lumber Work Cooperative
Any available full time and part time positions available in our Jay, NY location are listed below.
The Employment Interest Form can be used to inquire about employment. A printed and signed Employment Application with signed release will be required for an interview.
Primary Duties:
Position Requirements:
Training provided, competitive wages, benefits and incentive plans. New team members will receive a sign on bonus of a $1,000 401(k) contribution as well as a $500 cash sign on bonus upon the completion of 6 months of service. PT sign on bonus available as well.
Apply in person at the Jay location: 697 Glen Rd., Jay, NY 12941 or fill out an application online, print and email, or fax to (518) 946-2188.
Primary Duties:
Position Requirements:
Training provided, competitive wages, benefits and incentive plans. New team members will receive a sign on bonus of a $1,000 401(k) contribution as well as a $500 cash sign on bonus upon the completion of 6 months of service. PT sign on bonus available as well.
Apply in person at the Jay location: 697 Glen Rd., Jay, NY 12941 or fill out an application online, print and email, or fax to (518) 946-2188.
If you are interested in any of the positions, please apply in person at our Jay location: 697 Glen Rd, Jay, NY 12941.
Any available full time and part time positions available in our Malone, NY location are listed below.
The Employment Interest Form can be used to inquire about employment. A printed and signed Employment Application with signed release will be required for an interview.
If you are interested in any of the positions, please apply in person at our Malone location: 3240 State Rt 11, Malone, NY 12953.
If you wish to submit a resume, please email it to our Human Resource Department:
Email HereOr mail to:
Ward Lumber
Human Resources
697 Glen Road
Jay, NY 12941
