Fashion - Retail Intern

Fashion Retail Intern

Overview:
This internship introduces high school students to the world of fashion retail, customer service, and merchandising. Interns will observe and assist retail professionals as they help customers, organize merchandise, and manage day-to-day store operations. The experience provides insight into sales, fashion trends, and the business side of retail.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

· Shadow retail staff during customer service interactions and sales activities

· Assist with support tasks such as organizing displays, tagging merchandise, or restocking shelves

· Observe how staff manage inventory, track sales, and support promotions

· Learn about fashion merchandising, marketing, and customer service strategies

· Gain exposure to teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in a retail environment

· Completing assignments, reflection journals, or internship workbook entries as required by the program

Learning Outcomes:

· Understand the role of fashion retail professionals in serving customers and managing merchandise

· Learn about store operations, merchandising, and fashion presentation

· Gain awareness of professionalism, customer service, and sales strategies

· Develop observation, organizational, and communication skills

· Explore career and educational pathways in fashion retail, business, or marketing

Preferred Skills/Interests:

· Interest in fashion, style, or customer service

· Strong communication and organizational skills

· Professionalism, reliability, and teamwork

· Creativity and willingness to learn

Additional Information:

· Interns will primarily observe and assist with beginner-level retail tasks; they will not handle large financial transactions independently

· Compliance with workplace policies, dress code, and customer service standards is required

· Some placements may involve flexible hours, including evenings or weekends

Notice on Internship Opportunities

Please note that internship opportunities will vary by host site and county.

· Not all career areas or placements will be available in every location.

· Host sites may have different requirements, schedules, responsibilities.

· Opportunities depend on local partnerships, availability, and community resources.

Students are encouraged to remain flexible and open to a variety of learning experiences. Each internship is designed to provide valuable workplace skills, career exploration, and professional growth - regardless of the specific placement.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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