Vermont Business Magazine Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading closeout retailer known for its Crazy Deals, with 175 locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, will host a hiring event at its St. Johnsbury, Vermont store at the Green Mountain Mall (2000 Memorial Drive) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, June 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.
OSJL is hiring for part-time temporary/seasonal Store Associate, Store Specialist, and Facilities Associate roles at the location. The hiring event is part of a broader recruitment effort at six high-priority stores, with approximately 40 openings available across those locations.
“At Ocean State Job Lot, our stores are powered by people who work hard, care about their communities, and take pride in helping customers find great value every day,” said Bob Selle, Vice President, Ocean State Job Lot. “These hiring events are a great opportunity for local job seekers to meet our teams, learn about the roles available, and explore what it’s like to grow with OSJL.”
Walk-in interviews will be available as time permits. Applicants are encouraged to visit Ocean State Job Lot’s online job board in advance to identify their preferred location and complete an application before arriving to help streamline the interview process.
OSJL offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including flexible hours; medical, vision, and dental insurance (if eligible); profit participation; paid time off; service awards; 401k; a best-in-class 30% store discount, and more.
To see current openings at Ocean State Job Lot’s St. Johnsbury store, please visit OSJL’s online job board.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 175 stores in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, nearly 7,000 employees, and annual sales exceeding $900 million. OSJL shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand-name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price.
The company was named a five-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a five-time U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a five-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and three-time Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need.
Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: 401-295-2672. Website: www.oceanstatejoblot.com.
North Kingstown, RI – (June 12, 2026) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL)
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