What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern position at J.McLaughlin?
Why J.McLaughlin?
J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components: classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel. The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play. With over 190 retail locations, each store is entirely unique, attentively designed to reflect the town's color, character, and architecture. This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement.
Our “Culture of Kindness” creates an environment with respect, politeness, consideration, and empathy that creates a family like atmosphere and focuses on giving back to the community. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs.
Overview
J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. J.McLaughlin has the reputation for being “local and loyal”, building meaningful relationships within the each community and providing customers with highly personalized service. We are a growing company with a focus on our culture of kindness, cultivating an exceptional atmosphere in which to work and shop.
Our Compensated 9-week Summer Corporate Internship Program Provides Tactical Hands-on Experience As Well As Visibility And Exposure To The Cross-functional Operations Of Our Business. Areas Where Interns May Be Placed Include, But Are Not Limited To
J.Mclaughlin Corporate interns will have a glimpse into the day to day of a fashion retailer, including:
Skills & Requirements
J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status..
J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components: classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel. The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play. With over 190 retail locations, each store is entirely unique, attentively designed to reflect the town's color, character, and architecture. This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement.
Our “Culture of Kindness” creates an environment with respect, politeness, consideration, and empathy that creates a family like atmosphere and focuses on giving back to the community. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs.
Overview
J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. J.McLaughlin has the reputation for being “local and loyal”, building meaningful relationships within the each community and providing customers with highly personalized service. We are a growing company with a focus on our culture of kindness, cultivating an exceptional atmosphere in which to work and shop.
Our Compensated 9-week Summer Corporate Internship Program Provides Tactical Hands-on Experience As Well As Visibility And Exposure To The Cross-functional Operations Of Our Business. Areas Where Interns May Be Placed Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Marketing, Public Relations & Social Media
- Merchandise Planning & Allocation
- Merchandising
- Visual Merchandising
- Design
- Product Development/Production
- E-Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources
- IT
J.Mclaughlin Corporate interns will have a glimpse into the day to day of a fashion retailer, including:
- Hands-on job training and learning the ins and outs of your specific department
- Key business milestone meetings and events
- Mentoring, guidance, and coaching by supervisors; undergoing a formal evaluation and feedback process to develop your skills
- Collaborating cross-functionally with other interns on a team project, presenting fresh ideas to the executive team
- Organizing and running special projects
Skills & Requirements
- Currently attending college full-time or a recent graduate
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Ability to work from our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office location 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday)
- Show a demonstrated interest in the retail industry and a passion for the J.Mclaughlin brand
- Strong problem-solving/analytical and communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership in school and community activities
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- The ability to develop and maintain open and honest working relationships
- Prior internship or work experience in area of interest preferred
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift upwards of 15 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status..
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