Overview:
We are looking for a diverse set of elite 2027 college graduates with strong academic records and varied extracurricular interests who want to grow into future leaders. People with an interest in fashion, the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle are encouraged to pursue this opportunity.
The On-Deck team members will have the opportunity to participate in a unique program that is focused on providing hands-on experience across different departments and one of our retail locations. Participants will spend 10 weeks in a customer facing rotation to understand the brand, product and customers. Upon completion of their store rotation, they will then complete three corporate rotations based at our Headquarters in Stamford, CT. These rotations will be based on the On-Deckers interests, skillset and growth. Some department rotations may include (but not limited to):
- Creative & Design
- Ecommerce & Marketing
- Finance, Accounting and Strategy
- Supply Chain & Procurement, Technology & Operations
- Human Resources & Retail Operations
- Licensing & Wholesale
- Merchandising, Planning & Production
In addition to the rotations, On-Deckers will have the opportunity to participate in different workshop classes like Excel training, public speaking courses, etc. throughout their 15-months. This will help develop the On-Deckers communication and presentation skills. They will also learn conflict resolution and strengthen their creative problem solving abilities
This program will drive opportunities for self-discovery and understanding while sticking to the vineyard vines core belief that a fun workplace inspires success. These graduates will be positioned to move up within the company and will have gained valuable professional experience by the end of the program. Please note: ALL On-Deckers are expected to complete all four rotations for the full 15-month program.
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
- Proven leadership experience
- Desire to learn in a entrepreneurial environment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Willing to work some weekends during their 10-week retail rotation
- Must be willing to relocate within commuting distance to Stamford, CT
Every-Day Will Feel This Good Because:
- We have a fun-entrepreneurial culture with truly “good” people
- We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
- We offer a competitive salary package, full medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k plan, generous PTO plan, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave
- Each On-Decker will receive up to a $5,000 sign-on/relocation bonus at the start of the program
- We have a fully stocked kitchen filled with unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks to help you stay energized while On-Deck
A few things you should know…
- Business hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday, with a daily 1 hour unpaid lunch break
- Employees in the On-Deck program are full-time team members
- This program is 15-months long with an opportunity for permanent placement after completion of the program. Please note: that there is no guarantee that you will be offered a full time position following completion of the program.
- We typically have 4 openings each year
- Start date: June 14, 2027
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
- Proven leadership experience
- Desire to learn in an entrepreneurial environment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Willingness to work some weekends during the 10-week retail rotation
- Willingness to relocate within commuting distance to Stamford, Connecticut
What We Do
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 100 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is also carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. At vineyard vines we pride ourselves on Shep & Ian’s philosophy that “every day should feel this good” and “if you’re doing what you love, you’ll be successful”. Now is an exciting time to join vineyard vines. In order to keep-up with our growing and evolving business needs, we need smart and talented individuals to join our crew and help us to drive the good life! vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that "Every day should feel this good." This state of mind is something that all people experience at some point. Those moments are different for all of us, but they are important because they're uniquely ours. EDSFTG is at the core of our culture and allows us to celebrate the differences that tie us together. These different backgrounds are what make us stronger as a team, and it is why we are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where every team member can bring their true self to work. We are committed to building a diverse Team across all channels, departments, and stores within our community. Won't you join us and share your EDSFTG moment?
