About
Shelby Farms Park and Greenline are managed and operated by the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. Our vision is to give rise to a celebrated 21st century park that defines and shapes a great city.
Title: Starry Nights ‘Merchandise Intern’
Supervisor: Natalie Wilson, Senior Manager of Events + Programs
Requirements and Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft office (excel, word, etc.)
Strong written communication skills
Finance, Accounting or Business Management major preferred
Driver’s license & personal vehicle
Ability to work weekends
Strong Ability to multi-task several projects simultaneously
Ability to recruit and motivate volunteers
Intermediate to advanced planning and organizational skills
Team Player with a positive attitude
Enjoys working with all types of people
Ability to work well under pressure + be flexible with change
Creative and Innovative
Hours of Position: Fall of 2016; hours determined by school
Brief position summary: Assist the Senior Manager of Events + Programs to develop, organize and implement the merchandise sales during Shelby Farms Park largest fundraiser, Starry Nights.
Responsibilities:
Research of holiday merchandise + apparel
Organization of an inventory system for current Park merchandise sales
Assist in ordering of new merchandise
Organize training workshops for volunteer team to sell merchandise in the Mistletoe Village Gift Shop
Maintain organization of merchandise sold + re-order of merchandise throughout Starry Nights
Develop a Merchandise Manual for successful sales strategy for ongoing use in the Park, including Starry Nights
This internship will take place from the middle of August to the middle of December - exact schedules will be determined between intern and supervisor.
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