Intern for Luxury Shoe Line (Manhattan)

Reply to: footwearco@gmail.com [Errors when replying to ads?]Date: 2009-03-01, 11:22AM EST
We are an up-and-coming New York based luxury goods brand, specializing in crafted footwear and accessories for women and men. The company recently expanded its offerings from its hallmark bespoke footwear to also include new ready-made collections. We are looking for a part-time intern to work approximately 10 hours a week (with some flexibility) to assist in all aspects of the organization. The successful candidate must be passionate about fashion and be ready to roll up his/her sleeves to assist in all aspects of the business.

The intern's duties will include market research, support marketing and client development, event production, website-related and general administrative tasks. This is an opportunity to work with the founder and creative director, and be an integral part of the growth of a developing organization.

The position is available immediately. The intern must meet the following requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a college or university (junior year or above) or a college graduate who has experience with or has studied advertising, marketing, or fashion
- Professional phone skills
- Computer literate (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop) and excellent writing skills
- Must be extremely organized, a self-starter, be able to work independently and know how to multi-task
- Have access to phone and internet
- Must currently reside in the NY tri-state area and be able to commute easily into Manhattan
- Sales experience is a plus, but not required

To be considered, please send a cover letter and your resume to footwearco@gmail.com with the subject line: INTERNSHIP.

Location: Manhattan

Compensation: Unpaid; reimbursement for reasonable work-related travel

This is a part-time job.

Posted By: Quinn Vandenberg