Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Internship: Phoenix Suns - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title

Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Summer Intern

Department

Rotate through different departments

Work/FLSA Status

Part-time/Non-Exempt

Reports To

Marketing Partnerships

Salary

$10.00/hour

Job Purpose
The Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Suns and Mercury Internship is designed to provide experience to one Northern Arizona University student in a professional sports organization. Associates will learn the business of sports first-hand from industry executives in an organization that strives to be the most successful and respected professional sports league in the world.
Primary (Essential) Duties
Interns will be assigned to rotate through different departments for approximately 10-12 weeks. This will provide an opportunity to learn about how different departments play a role into the success of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Rotations typically will be for four weeks but may be extended to meet the needs of the business. Listed below are some of the departments that the intern may rotate into:
·       Marketing Partnerships (Activation & Sales)
·       Phoenix Mercury
·       Marketing
·       Sales
·       Game Operations
·       Public Relations
·       Guest Experience
·       Human Resources


Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Dependable and detail-oriented
  • Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and work independently with limited supervision
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong leadership skills


Experience/Education Requirements

  • Must be a current Northern Arizona University student and meet all the requirements determined by NAU (see application process)
  • Sports related major preferred


Working Conditions and Physical Demands




·       Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, some holidays and some overtime to meet business needs
·       Available to work 20-25 hours per week
  • Must have housing in the Phoenix metro area for the duration of the internship (Housing will not be provided by Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury)
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational needs.

The Phoenix Suns are an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants will first be screened by the School of Communication Screening Committee. The School of Communication Internship Screening Committee will evaluate all interested applicants and select 3-5 finalists that will be considered for an interview with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.

Interested applicants must submit the following by 5 pm Friday, April 4th to Victoria Pickett. This can be submitted in electronic form to victoria.pickett@nau.edu or hard copy form to the School of Communication, Room 350, attention: Victoria Pickett:

1.     Cover letter of interest addressed to the Screening Committee. This letter must address:
a.     Your interest in the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury internship
b.     If you plan to pursue a career in the sports industry
c.     Your strengths and why you would be an ideal candidate for this internship experience
2.     Resume
3.     Unofficial transcripts from LOUIE

Students must have completed at least 89 credit hours and have a 3.0 GPA with a minimum of a “C” grade in all classes required for your major. You must have completed the School core (COM 101 and 200), University math and English requirements and the courses from your academic major as outlined below. Students are ineligible for this internship if they are applying in their final semester of Senior year.

ADV 408: ADV 207, 307 and 310 or 311W
PR 408: PR 272, 371 & 372W


The Screening Committee will meet the week of April 7th to select 3-5 finalists that will move to the interview stage with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Job: Vert & Vogue Full-Time - Buying & E-Commerce Associate - Durham, NC

BUYING AND E-COMMERCE ASSOCIATE
At Vert & Vogue you'll be a part of a dynamic, collaborative culture. Your voice will be valued, and opportunity available to you. You'll help grow our small retail operation, and support our indie designers too. You’ll promote sustainable and American made fashion goods. You’ll build lasting, meaningful client relationships. You’ll contribute to the revitalization of downtown Durham. You'll be pushed outside of your comfort zone, but as a result you will grow and so will we. This is not your typical retail gig, and we aren’t looking for typical folks. We go deep. We aim to demonstrate care in all that we do, and spread joie de vivre to all that touch V&V. Are you game?
YOUR CRED You've worked at least 1 year in a buying or administrative role, preferably in a fastpaced, small business and/or retail environment. You can cite numerous examples of your outstanding organizational and technical skills. You have a college degree, ideally in textiles or retail management. Sales experience in retail fashion is a major plus.
THE POSITION This position is primarily responsible for receiving goods, creating and uploading products, order fulfillment, buying research and brand communications, data entry, database maintenance, reporting & analysis, travel logistics, and providing additional support on our sales floor if needed.
COMP/BENEFITS The position is FULL-TIME, five days a week. Salary is commensurate with experience. It includes two weeks paid vacation, paid personal/sick/holidays, SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with V&V match, and merchandise discounts.
APPLY Fired up? Then please DROP-OFF YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER in person at 353 W. Main St., Durham. Remote applicants may submit a resume and cover letter via email to dreamer@vertandvogue.com. Please include the position in the subject line. In your cover letter, please tell us your qualifications and why you want to work at V&V. Applicants must provide a cover letter to be considered for this position. Sorry, no phone inquiries. Merci!

ABOUT Founded in 2008, Vert & Vogue now has two stores in downtown Durham. Its women's and men's collections present goods crafted and chosen with care, including American made clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry. V&V has been named a top store in the country by Lucky Magazine, featured in The New York Times, and is the 2016 winner of the Indy Week's Best Women's & Men's Boutique.

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Internship: Dillard's - Flagstaff, AZ

Here is a chance to join the Dillard's Future Executive Program as an intern this summer in Flagstaff! This is a paid summer internship for graduating seniors looking for a retail career. 
To apply, go to Dillards.com and click on Careers. Search for job openings in Flagstaff, AZ. Apply as a sales associate, and on line 7 of the application, write in "Summer Internship."




Monday, January 30, 2017

Internship: Crate & Barrel - Scottsdale, AZ

Fashion Square Store Internship
CRATE & BARREL 308 reviews - Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time, Temporary, Internship
Job Description 
If you’re starting your senior year of college/university seeking work experience in the real world, the Crate and Barrel Store Internship program is a fun way to begin your career in retail. Throughout your internship, you’ll be immersed in the hands-on basics of sales, as well as, gain leadership and teamwork experience in customer service, visual merchandising, and operations.

And your internship can be more than a great paid opportunity and a fabulous discount. Because we like to promote from within, internships have historically been a great “in” to a Crate and Barrel career.

The program is paid, full-time and runs for 10 weeks.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: 
  • Maximize company sales growth and profitability through developing strong experiences in all business areas, including sales,store operations, and merchandising with an emphasis on selling , customer service and teamwork.
  • Support store sales and service goals as communicated by the store management team.
  • Lead by example and support store management in holding self and others accountable for store profitability.
  • Develop and demonstrate company standards in selling, customer service, visual merchandising and teamwork.
  • Develop, share and apply product expertise.
  • Master a complete understanding of and comply with all store processes.
  • Assist the sales manager or sales team lead with ensuring product and displays on sales floor are stocked appropriately and available for customer to purchase.
  • Work closely with sales/stock associates, store designer or visual merchant and management team to maintain the sales area, including merchandise and physical space.
  • Engage in, maintain and support store safety standards and training.
  • Possess a complete understanding of applicable company systems, policies and procedures.
  • Actively engage customers and remain attentive to customer needs.
  • Model and reinforce company customer service standards.
  • Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers in all forms of communication.
  • Gain full understanding of various teams (management, visuals, operations, housewares/furniture sales and customer service) through weekly rotations.
  • Actively participate in store meetings, inventory and training sessions.
  • Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates.
  • Develop and create a business plan as a final project to be scheduled for a presentation.

Required Skills
  • Must be entering Senior year of College or University
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent preferred
  • Customer service or retail experience a plus
  • Ability to work at other store locations
  • Must be available throughout entire internship program
  • Good reading and written language skills (English), good communication skills, basic arithmetic, interpersonal skills, telephone presence data entry skills
  • Ability to move/or lift up to 65lbs; heavier merchandise with team assist
  • Enthusiasm and desire to learn
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including one weekend day and one weekday evening
The job description and other aspects of the job listed on this job posting should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.