Circ's flexible technology is powering the clean closet and helping the fashion industry make monumental strides toward a truly circular eco-economy.
We’ve pioneered a technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into reusable fibers. In essence: our process takes textile waste and turns it into materials that your most beloved fashion labels can use for tomorrow’s clothes.
Circ is a registered B Corp Company, named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and a finalist in the Earthshot Prize. We’re unafraid to tackle the hardest challenges and we set ambitious goals that ensure our hard work will make the maximum impact.
Overview
Circ is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated intern to support our Commercial team. This role is ideal for a candidate pursuing an MBA. You will gain valuable exposure to the textile industry while assisting with key commercial functions including strategy development, feedstock management, sales support, and financial modeling. The internship is flexible, offering a 3-6 month contract with hours ranging from 10-20 per week, depending on your school schedule.
- Location: Based in the Eastern Time Zone (EST), with flexibility to collaborate across teams in the U.S. and Europe
- Duration: Flexible 3-6 Month Contract (10-20 hours per week, depending on school schedule)
- Sponsorship: Must have U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. while enrolled in a university program
- Reports To: VP of Commercial Strategy
Responsibilities
- Support Commercial Strategy: Assist in the development of strategic initiatives for the business, including market analysis, competitive research, and business growth opportunities.
- Feedstock Strategy: Collaborate with the Commercial team on supply chain and feedstock strategies to optimize sourcing and material management for sustainable textile production.
- Sales Support: Aid the Commercial team in managing sales-related tasks, such as market trend analysis, pricing strategies, and sales performance tracking. (Note: No direct client interaction)
- Financial Modeling: Contribute to financial modeling and forecasting efforts to support business and operational decisions.
- Research: Conduct in-depth research on various market and industry trends, competitors, and potential partnerships to inform strategic direction.
- Potential Modeling Exercises: Engage in hands-on modeling exercises to help solve complex business challenges and support decision-making processes.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
- Background in finance, banking, consulting, or related fields with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel (experience with financial modeling is a plus).
- Strong research abilities, with an aptitude for synthesizing complex data into actionable insights.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for sustainability and an interest in the textile industry or circular economy.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint or other presentation software for presenting findings.
- Ability to commit to a flexible work schedule (10-20 hours per week, depending on school availability).
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in a rapidly growing and innovative sector of the textile industry.
- Exposure to strategic decision-making processes and business operations.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in commercial strategy, finance, and sustainability.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a direct impact on sustainability in the fashion industry.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Circ
We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all team
members can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
If we can offer accommodation for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
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What We Do
We’re on a mission to protect the planet from the cost of clothing. At Circ, we’ve created a technology system that returns clothes to the raw materials from which they were made. Again and again. Brand partners like Patagonia, Marubeni, and Fashion For Good are joining us in our goal of turning wasteful fashion lines into renewable fashion circles. By 2030, we expect to have recycled 10 billion garments, represent 10% of the global apparel market, and to have saved more than 100 million trees. As our ecology and economy grow evermore entwined, it is clear to us that the world already has all the clothing it needs to create all the clothing it will ever need. Join us in threading together the future of circular fashion and eliminating our collective fashion footprint.
