Summer 2023 Fashion Business Growth Management Internship - Remote
Job Description: The role will involve outreach to industry professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers to get them to sign up on our platform, Fashion Index. This role will involve one on one working sessions with founders Tirsa Parriah and Marge Pietrera. The candidate will gain hands-on experience in running a startup web platform. We want to utilize your existing skill sets to expand our company while helping you grow in your interest field. This is a non-paid position. We can provide credit for university students. We require a minimum commitment of 3 months.
Qualifications: Working towards a Fashion, Marketing, Business, and/or Merchandising degree. Candidates with other relevant majors will be considered.
Responsibilities: • Expand existing database of contacts • Make connections with individuals in potential “lister” companies • Follow-up with individuals and companies as potential users/listers • Must be good at asking questions and taking notes • Strong follow-thru • Must be able to take initiative on projects and work independently • Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Workspace
Knowledge in Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok content
Pay: unpaid
Job Duration: 12 weeks
Schedule: Minimum of three days a week, flexible on days; at least 10 hrs/week meeting the requirements of your college/university
Work Location: 100% Remote
Education: (In college) Majoring in Fashion, Marketing, Business, and/or Merchandising degree. Other majors with relevant qualifications will be considered.
Cover letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and Unofficial Transcript needed for complete application
Additional Requirements: • Ability to work 10 hours per week or as required by your school’s internship program (flexible on days) • Own laptop or PC • Highly organized • Reliable • Strong written and verbal communication • Ability to apply classroom knowledge to real world situations in PR, Marketing, etc. • Awareness of current trends and fashion magazines including online • Strong knowledge and familiarity of Fashion and lifestyle influencers • Strong knowledge of Instagram & Tik Tok • Work effectively in a fast paced team environment • Outgoing, positive, honest, loyal, and dependable • Must be good at asking questions and taking notes • Strong follow-thru • Must be able to take initiative on projects and work independently • Prefer Proficiency with Photoshop, Canva, Illustrator, In design; Excel & Google Drive required • Must be self-motivated, articulate, and organized.
The role is 100% remote and would be working directly with founders Tirsa Parrish and Marge Pietrera and/or the executive editor.
Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, and Unofficial Transcript to Tirsa@FashionIndex.com. The writing sample should be at least one page and ideally will be from a Fashion course assignment.
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.