Event Coordinator Assistant

Location: Victor, NY (On-Site Only)

Job Type: Part-Time

Join the CountryMax Marketing Team!

Do you love hands-on events that bring joy to families and pet lovers? Do you enjoy creative collaboration and social media? CountryMax is looking for a part-time Events Assistant to join our in-house marketing team at our Victor, NY headquarters. From Small Animal Meet and Greet Parties to adoption events and petting zoos, you'll help support the events and content that make CountryMax stores feel truly special. This is an entry-level position, but experience managing or supporting business social media accounts is required. If you're a natural communicator with strong organizational skills, a creative mindset, and a love for animals, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

Event Support

•  Assist with planning and execution of in-store birthday parties and family fun/community events
•  Communicate with customers, vendors, and team members before and during events
• Help with on-site logistics: setup, check-ins, customer support, and takedown
•  Maintain and organize event supplies and assets

Social Media

• Help plan and schedule posts across Facebook and Instagram
• Capture and organize photo and video content at in-store events
• Respond to comments and messages from our loyal online community
• Track engagement and performance, sharing fresh ideas for growth

Marketing Coordination

• Keep calendars and schedules organized and updated
• Support team brainstorms with energy and ideas
• Manage photo/video libraries and content assets

What You Bring to the Team:

• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Experience managing or supporting social media for a business or organization
• Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, and basic scheduling tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite)
• An eye for visuals - photography or editing experience is a plus
• Willingness to work around pets and animals
• Availability for occasional weekend and evening events (some weekend availability is required)
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation (some event travel required)
• Interest in one or more of our categories: pets, wild bird, lawn & garden, barn & stable, etc.

Why You'll Love Working at CountryMax:

• Join a creative, close-knit marketing team
• Help shape a beloved, fast-growing regional brand
• Collaborate with amazing community organizations and non-profits
• Bring joy to families and animal lovers across New York
• Be part of a company with 40+ years of local roots and ambitious plans ahead

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 34 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Victor, NY 14564 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person