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Intern Store US (Part-Time)
Westchester, IL
Job/Internship Description
Position Overview
Follett's Retail Management Internship Program provides talented, business-minded college students with a hands-on learning experience for the Spring Semester. Throughout the semester, interns have an opportunity to work alongside Follett's bookstore 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, work Part-Time (15-20 hours per week), receive an employee discount on campus store purchases, and must complete a pre-employment background check process.
Responsibilities
As a member of the store operations team, you will perform a variety of responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to:
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, work Part-Time (15-20 hours per week), receive an employee discount on campus store purchases, and must complete a pre-employment background check process.
Responsibilities
As a member of the store operations team, you will perform a variety of responsibilities that will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide support to the 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.
- Currently enrolled at the College/University with anticipated graduation between May 2017-May 2018.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above.
- All majors are welcome to apply; a 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 is strongly preferred.
Hourly
Equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Position Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Part Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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