Girl Scout Merchandising (GSM) develops all categories of products sold to 300 council-operated shops, outside retailers, and customers through the online shop. The Merchandising department is located at national headquarters, where staff interacts with Program, Membership, Marketing, and Global, as well as other departments, in order to successfully create product for our membership base.
The intern will work as Assistant Buyer for GSM. Under the guidance of the merchandise manager, she/he will be exposed to the complete merchandising process and daily responsibilities that go into managing a wholesale, catalog, and retail business. This entails product development in diverse product categories including apparel, stationary, accessories, jewelry, patches, gift-wear items, uniforms, and earned awards. The intern will be actively involved, attending meetings regarding product selection and development, working with vendors, conducting business analysis, and handling some clerical responsibilities. There will be opportunities to interact with other departments including Inventory, Sales, Customer Service, Headquarters Shop, and outside vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in vendor communications regarding product development and pricing, sample requests, and other business issues via e-mail and phone
- Input into product development concepts based on knowledge of current fashion and business trends
- Assist in the sample approval process
- Prepare information and samples for various meetings as necessary; may include making presentation boards, organizing samples, and setting up spread sheets
Qualifications:
- College student majoring in fashion merchandising or similar field, with an interest in gaining on-the-job work experience
- Highly motivated self-starter; strong team player
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Hours: 20-30 hours per week (Flexible)
Duration: September –December, 2013 (Flexible)
Stipend: $200.00
Location: New York City
Apply: Online at www.girlscouts.org/careers. Click View All Jobs under National Headquarters. Select this internship position and send your resume and cover letter as one document. Questions: aevans@girlscouts.org.
Deadline: August 30, 2013, or until the position is filled
EOE/Committed to Diversity
