Mad River Eye Care is currently hiring for a full-time Optical Technician - Apprentice Optician to assist our clients, perform lab work, and help manage our optical department in the Waitsfield, VT area. This entry-level optometry position earns competitive compensation, depending on the current license. An entry-level apprentice optician earns $20 - $22/hour. A licensed optician earns $23+/hour.

In addition to competitive pay and our great culture, we offer this entry-level optometry position the following benefits:

• Health insurance stipend of $250/month
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) of up to 32 hours/year
• Paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Employer-matched IRA
• Free eye care for the employee and their immediate family
• One pair of glasses or a supply of contacts per year
• Family discounts
• Paid training
• Continuing education
• Reimbursement for certification or licensing
• Peleton membership
• Space to exercise onsite

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application to join our optometry team. We hope to meet you soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time optometry position typically works Monday - Thursday, 7:45 am - 5:15 pm, and enjoys a three-day weekend every week!

As an Optical Technician - Apprentice Optician, you play an important role in our eye care practice. In collaboration with our dedicated team, you offer exceptional customer service to our clients who come to us seeking help with their vision. Well-trained in all our products and services, you act as an expert guide, skillfully walking our clients through the process of finding the eyewear that best meets their needs. Often, you work in our lab as well, using the latest technology and your keen eye for detail to edge lenses and fabricate glasses.

Organized and efficient, you also help with the management of our optical department, which includes ordering supplies, keeping the area clean, and meeting with the reps. Another of your important tasks is to help plan and carry out our quarterly promotional events, where you enjoy helping us get the word out about our growing practice and the amazing customer service we offer. Each day brings interesting challenges and the chance to interact with a variety of people. You love serving our customers and helping them see, look, and feel their best!

ABOUT MAD RIVER EYE CARE

Since our founding in 2018, we've set our sights on becoming the premier providers of primary eye care services and products in the Mad River Valley. Our mission is to deliver eye care in a friendly and comfortable way as efficiently and accurately as possible. To achieve this end, we use the latest in eye care technology as we perform vision and eye-health exams, manage medical conditions, provide emergency eye care services, and more. Our optical department boasts an in-house lab, custom vision solutions, and a variety of eyewear options for our clients. We believe strongly in giving back and are always looking for ways to limit our environmental impact as we help the Mad River Valley see clearer.

We owe much of our success to our amazing team who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service to our clients. Our employees flourish in our collaborative culture where we work together to achieve our goals of giving back. Education and training are priorities in our practice, and we offer exceptional benefits, great pay, and a three-day weekend every week to show our appreciation to our team for the way they give their all.

OUR IDEAL OPTICAL TECHNICIAN - APPRENTICE OPTICIAN

• Personable - a people person
• Strong communicator - solid customer service and communication skills
• Collaborative - able to work well with others
• Attentive to detail - extremely detail-oriented and passionate about getting the job done right
• Diligent - takes pride in work that is always accomplished with quality and efficient effort

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this customer service position!

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OPTICAL TECHNICIAN - APPRENTICE OPTICIAN

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in the field as well as the possession of a VT Optician license are preferred. However, we would welcome a motivated, entry-level candidate with an interest in an apprenticeship, which would lead to licensing in 2 years. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our optometry team as an entry-level Optical Technician - Apprentice Optician!

Location: 05673