What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Intern position at Carolina Ascent Fottbal Club?
Job Title: Merchandise Intern (Unpaid, College Credit)
Location: Charlotte, NC (in person only)
Department: Merchandise
Reports to: Merchandise Coordinator
Company Overview:
Our company oversees three professional sports teams: Carolina Ascent (USL Super League), Charlotte Independence(USL League One), and Anthem Rugby (Major League Rugby). As a leading sports management organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the fan experience and growing the brand presence of our teams through strategic marketing, fan engagement, and merchandise offerings.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Merchandise Intern to join our team. This unpaid internship is designed for college students seeking academic credit for their internship experience. The Merchandise Intern will assist the Merchandise Department in a variety of tasks related to the management, promotion, and sales of merchandise for the Carolina Ascent, Charlotte Independence, and Anthem Rugby teams.
This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the sports merchandise industry, learn about e-commerce, retail management, brand development, and event coordination. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Director of Merchandise and the Merchandise Coordinator to contribute to the development and execution of merchandising strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learn about the process for design, sourcing, and procurement of new merchandise items.
- Learn about analyzing sales data and trends and how it aids in recommendations for product offerings and pricing strategies.
- Learn about the planning and execution of promotional campaigns, including social media, email marketing, and event-based promotions.
- Assist with managing merchandise inventory, including stock tracking, restocking, and order fulfillment.
- Support the creation and execution of merchandise displays for in-store, online, and event-based retail environments.
- Assist in the development and implementation of merchandise sales strategies to drive revenue for the teams.
- Support the coordination of online merchandise sales, including product uploads, inventory management, and customer service.
- Provide logistical support during team events, game days, and pop-up merchandise sales.
- Help track and maintain merchandise-related documents and files, ensuring accuracy and organization.
- Work collaboratively with other departments, such as marketing and game day operations, to ensure a seamless fan experience.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, with a major or focus in sports management, business, marketing, fashion or a related field.
- Must be eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
- Strong interest in sports and the merchandising industry.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience in retail, sports marketing, or event coordination is a plus but not required.
- A passion for sports and a strong desire to contribute to the success of our teams.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship for academic credit. Interns will gain valuable experience working in the sports industry, specifically within the merchandise and retail departments. Flexible hours and potential for academic credit through your university are available.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position, why they would be a good fit for the role, and their academic credit requirements. Please include any relevant experience, skills, or coursework that may apply to the internship. Due to the high volume of applications expected, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline to Apply: Deadline varies to coincide with YOUR college class requirement
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We look forward to working with a passionate and driven intern who is eager to gain real-world experience in the sports management industry!
Please review the following websites to learn more about our three teams.
www.carolinaascent.com
www.charlotteindependence.com
www.anthemrugby.com
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.