Job Description

Photo Studio Assistant

Behind every perfect product photo is a fast-moving, hands-on team making the magic happen and thats where you come in. Our Photo Studio is looking for an energetic, detail-loving Photo Studio Assistant whos ready to roll up their sleeves, learn the ins and outs of studio production, and help bring our products to life. If you love variety, teamwork, and seeing the results of your hard work in print and online, this could be your perfect fit.

What Youll Do:

• Prepare merchandise to be set ready, including steaming fabrics, assembling furniture, and preparing a wide array of merchandise across all categories
• Prepare sets for the photography team, including painting and assembling set elements, hanging curtains, moving furniture, and returning props and elements when the shoot is completed
• Maintain general appearance of a busy Photo Studio, including organizing and storing photo equipment, props, and set materials, and general cleanup of the space
• Assist in ordering merchandise to be photographed and coordinating the return of merchandise to the Distribution Center (DC)
• Assist the photographers in set-up and tear-down of studio equipment and lighting fixtures as needed
• Assist with On-location photo shoots, which often require longer hours and travel

If you can answer yes to the following questions, we want to hear from you!

Are you:

• A hard-working multi-tasker who is drawn to photography, pays attention to details, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment?
• An energetic self-starter who enjoys being part of a dynamic team?
• A positive colleague with a friendly, team-oriented disposition?

Where We Are:

This position is an in-studio position at Manchester Office, located at 5650 Main St, Manchester, Vermont 05255

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience

Skills/Physical Demands:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• macOS Operating System
• Effective communication skills, both in person and in writing
• Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, bend, stretch, reach, grab, carry, push or pull.
• Must be able to stand and engage in physical activity for extended periods of time (6+ hours).
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more and push, pull weights of up to 150lbs or more.

Who We Are:

The Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the companys image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazines Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. Were committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes. We hope youll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, an ICHRA employer contribution for medical insurance, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness.

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