FOLLETT
Retail Management Internship
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth University Campus Store
Dartmouth, MA
Program
Summary:
Follett's
Retail Management Internship Program provides talented, business-minded college
students with a hands-on summer learning experience. Throughout the
summer, interns have an opportunity to work alongside FHEG's campus store
leaders in a world-class retail environment. Each week, interns focus on
a different aspect of store operations while simultaneously participating in
activities and projects that contribute to their professional and personal
development. Follett's interns are paid hourly, receive an employee discount on
campus store purchases and must complete pre-employment background check
process.
Follett
has an excellent track record of identifying talented individuals in our own
backyard. Upon college graduation, student interns may elect to go on to our
Management Training Program, which fast tracks into a career in retail
management
Job Description:
As
a member of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth University Campus Store operations
team, you will perform a variety of responsibilities that will include, but are
not limited to:
- Provide support
to store leadership team while learning all aspects of store management,
including course materials management, associate development, loss
prevention, shipping and receiving, merchandising, and customer service
- Offer
outstanding customer service to internal and external customers
- Work effectively
in a team environment while demonstrating the ability to work
independently
- Prepare and
present a defined special project to all levels of management
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Currently
enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with anticipated graduation
between December 2014 - December 2015
- Cumulative GPA
of 3.0/4.0 or above
- All majors are
welcome to apply; business related curriculum is preferred
- Demonstrated
leadership skills with the ability to identify and solve problems
- Strong computer
proficiencies in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with the
ability to efficiently learn new technologies
- Excellent
customer service acumen
- Ability to
multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Superior verbal
and written communication skills
- Ability to work
as part of a team and independently
- Previous retail
experience strongly preferred
