Merchandising Specialist Intern

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Merchandising Specialist Intern

Location: Culver City, CA

Department: Retail - Adopt and Shop

Position type: Part-time, unpaid internship

Application Deadline: 5/1/17

Organization Overview:

The Found Animals Foundation is a cutting edge non-profit organization managed by savvy business and science professionals focused on social entrepreneurship. We are a well-funded startup organization that takes pride in bringing together great minds from diverse backgrounds in our mission to reduce shelter euthanasia in Los Angeles. Our culture and work environment sets us apart from traditional non-profit startups and inspires our talented team to create innovative ideas and solutions to complex programs and initiatives. Our animal-friendly, creative office suites are located on the west side of Los Angeles.

Internship Program Overview:

As a Merchandising Specialist Intern you will be assisting the Retail Department specifically in the coordination of product placement that drive sales and add to the overall customer experience.

This Merchandising Specialist Intern position is an unpaid volunteer position with a nonprofit organization. We are happy to work with students so that they may receive academic credit or outside funding for their work.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all merchandise is represented/displayed on sales floor in compliance with merchandising standards

• Collaborate with Retail Manager on plans and executes bi weekly floor moves

• Interacts with customers and co-workers professionally while projecting a positive attitude and a sense of urgency

• Acknowledges and assists customers to maximize experiences

• Educates store team on areas that have been remerchandised (specific to sales floor, replenishment, in stock, and price change processes)

Requirements:

• Ability to examine issues both strategically and tactically

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational, time management

• Ability to carry out detailed tasks and projects with minimal direction or supervision. Self-Starter is a plus!

Length of Project:

• 8-12 weeks (based on availability) or in accordance with for-credit internship requirements

To Apply:

1. Complete an application at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1047327586

2. Send a resume and cover letter to internship@foundanimals.org