If you would like to learn more, check out our current opportunities. 

Stewart's is a stable family and employee owned company that is growing and profitable even in these difficult economic times.  Our unique position allows us to focus on recruiting the people who will help run our business five to thirty years from now.    

We are a bit different at Stewart's Shops. We believe in an open and candid atmosphere, sharing information, responsibility and growth with our partners.  Much of our success comes from the vertical integration of our manufacturing and distribution systems, retail and development operations. That same integration helps all of our departments work together to support our shops and our customers.

If you feel you can adapt to the Stewart's candid culture, but don't have retail experience please keep reading. Are you stimulated by working with people, able to manage multiple projects and complete them on schedule or earlier? There may be some opportunities for you at Stewart's Shops.

There are a number of positions at the plant and corporate offices that require shop experience. This background insures you have an understanding of our shop operations and the potential to be promoted  should the right opening occur.

Although we are usually seen as a large company, we are really 400 small businesses where we have a great deal of control.  This makes our jobs more enjoyable and helps maintain our success. If you have the mental and physical energy to work "hands on" with your partners and the public in order to grow people and the business, then maybe a career at Stewart's is for you.

We like to say "We make money the old fashioned way, we earn it."  Here are several more reason you should consider joining us.

Sharing Profit Plan (ESOP)

• Stewart's employees own one third of the company through our "Sharing Profit" Plan
• We believe that sharing ownership creates involvement for a stronger, more profitable company
• The Plan is 100% company paid and provides long term financial security for retirement
• You're automatically enrolled if you're 19 or over, after 500 hours/quarter or 1,000 hours/year
• Your balance should equal a year's pay after 5-6 years
• You're partially vested after three years and fully vested after seven years 

Health Insurance
Stewart's recognizes the importance of health care for our partners and their families.  This is why we created our own self-insured health plan.  Offering a self-insured health plan gives us the control to keep our health coverage both flexible and affordable.  After 60 days of employment, we offer health insurance to partners who are full time; working an average of 35 hours per week or more.

• Stewart's Self Insured Health Plan (BlueShield of Northeastern NY)

Dental Insurance
After 60 days of employment, we offer Delta Dental insurance to employees who average more than 35 hours per week.

Vision Benefit

• Eye Exam
• Frames and Lenses or
• Contact Lenses

Paid Vacation
Employees who average at least 25 hours per week are eligible for paid vacation time after one year of service.

Death Benefit Plan
Stewart's provides a death benefit for all active, full time employees (averaging 35 hours or more per week) with at least two consecutive years of service at 1,560 hours/year. There is no cost to employees for this plan, and it helps provide for the care and peace of mind of our dependants.

Stewart's Federal Credit Union
Stewart's employees and their immediate families are eligible to join Stewart's Federal Credit Union. A full range of financial services are available to meet members' needs: free checking with direct deposit, savings, certificates, club accounts and more. Great loan rates for new and used autos, recreation, home equity, and now home mortgages are available. Check us out at www.stewartscu.org and C.U. @ Home (home banking)! Members who aren't on-line can also check balances and make transfers via phone with the VRU (Voice Response Unit) automated teller.

YMCA/SPAC
Because we care about the health of our employees and their families, Stewart's will pay 50% of a profit-sharing plan participant's YMCA membership and activities fees. This includes any expenses for YMCA daycare up to the maximum allowed by law. Supporting the YMCA is another example of how we support our local communities. Stewart's will also pay 50% of a profit-sharing plan participant's membership to SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center).

Make Your Own Scholarship Program
The program provides scholarships for active employees' immediate family members who attend an accredited educational institution. The program was started in 1999 by Philly Dake and has provided nearly $2 million to students in the Stewart's family. In 2009 the MYO Scholarship program awarded nearly $300,000 to 75 students. The average scholarship awarded was $3,100.

Employee Matching Gift
Stewart's will match employee donations to local non-profit organizations which fit our contribution guidelines if it is a charity that we are not currently supporting substantially. Stewart's contributes 5% of our profits annually to charitable organizations in our local communities. Our budget for 2009 is $2.25 million. We like to reinforce our employees' commitment to philanthropy and support groups in which they are involved.

Medical Reimbursement Account
Pay for predictable medical/dental expenses not covered by insurance with pre-tax dollars. Employees can choose to have a weekly deduction from their paycheck (taken out before taxes) which is set aside in an account to pay for doctor co-pays, prescription co-pays and other medical expenses throughout the year.

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Pay for dependent care expenses to a licensed care provider with pre-tax dollars. Employees can choose to have a weekly deduction from their paycheck (taken out before taxes) which is set aside in an account to pay for childcare (through age 12), or the care of an older child, spouse or parent who is mentally or physically unable to care for themselves.

Stewart's Condo
Take a break and enjoy an inexpensive getaway. The company has a condo in Lake Placid, which is available by reservation for employees in the profit sharing plan. The cost is $20 per night (to cover cleaning fees) and the expense is conveniently deducted from your paycheck.

Company Activities
Just for fun and to meet fellow Stewart's family members, the company sponsors three annual events: Employee Bowling Tournament, Company Picnic, and Employee Golf Tournament.