Advertising Assistant

at VERMONT COUNTRY STORE in Manchester, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Do you thrive on organization, love a good checklist, and enjoy keeping fast-moving creative projects humming along? We are a 79-year-old family-owned business seeking a full-time Advertising Assistant to help wrangle all of the important tasks that make our products, catalogs, and website shine.

This is a behind-the-scenes hero role—you’ll be the go-to person who makes sure deadlines are met, details are tracked, and everyone knows what’s happening (and when). If you’re organized, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and like working with a fun and talented team, this is the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Keep advertising and catalog production timelines on track from kickoff to press time
• Coordinate with designers, writers, merchandisers, and printers to make sure all the puzzle pieces fit
• Create and update schedules, checklists, and project documents
• Route PDFs for review, track feedback, and follow up on changes
• Help wrangle product samples and image assets as needed
• Support Advertising Management Team
• Keep everyone in the loop with friendly reminders and clear updates
• Pitch in wherever needed—because that’s what great teams do!

 What You Bring:

• A knack for organization and an eye for detail
• A penchant for creative problem-solving
• Strong communication skills and a friendly, can-do attitude
• Comfort juggling multiple projects and shifting priorities

Where We Are:  5650 Main St, Manchester Center, Vermont, 05255

What We offer:

• A team-oriented culture filled with truly “good” people
• We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life
• An onsite wellness center including free wellness, acute care visits and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner
• Onsite fitness facilities
• We offer a generous employee discount
• 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, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurance
• Potential for quarterly bonus
• Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions

 Perks:

• Work with a fun, collaborative team that values creativity and efficiency
• Hybrid work schedule (minimum of 3 days/week in office)
• Employee discount on our products
• Casual dress code
• Onsite gym and fitness classes
• Onsite medical center

About Us: 

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 company’s 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 Magazine’s 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. We're 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 don’t check all the boxes. We hope you'll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.

Apply online at  https://www.vermontcountrystore.com/careers