What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2026 Merchandising Buying Intern position at Altar'd State?
Who Are We?
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is a rapidly growing women’s fashion company with 5 unique brands, in 130 locations, across 38 states. Our stores feel like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brands are built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the World.
Our Mission
“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.
The Merchandising Buying Internship will provide valuable skills and industry knowledge that are beneficial in pursuing a career in retail or fashion. The Intern will support the Merchandising team in day-to-day operations, which includes contributing to the fit selection process and entering purchase orders and learning about trends in the market to make informed buying decisions. A successful Merchandising Intern will be a self starter, enthusiastic, proactive, committed to learning the role, and passionate about the guest.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the merchandising team in the daily responsibilities of running the business.
- Gather samples for meetings and maintain the sample collection.
- Assist with reporting and purchase orders
- Stay up-to-date on trends and the competitive landscape.
- Support the team in corresponding with the vendor community.
Qualifications
- Must have a few days of open availability and be able to work a minimum of 20-25 hours.
- Upcoming junior, senior or recent graduate with a strong academic record pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field.
- Strong fashion sense and passion for product.
- Demonstrated ability using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Must be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and have the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.
Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:
- #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
- #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
- #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
- #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022