Every Summer Internship Should Feel This Good!
A few things you should know…
- Business hours are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a daily half hour unpaid lunch break
- Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is 10 weeks in total and will run from June 7th to August 13th
- We have one opening per internship position
- Rising Seniors only
- All interns are expected to be on-site within commuting distance from Stamford, CT for the full 10 week program
- With a growing number of applicants each year, this is a highly competitive internship program. Please add any additional information to your application such as a link to your blog, social media, website, portfolio, or any other relevant projects to show your passion!
Overview
We’re on the lookout for highly motivated college students, in good academic standing, who are passionate about our brand and about working toward a career in the retail industry.
Interns will be responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations within their designated department, providing support to other departments as needed, as well as handling administrative tasks throughout the office. In addition to the above responsibilities, all Interns will be assigned a group project to work on throughout the summer and are expected to present their findings to management at the conclusion of the Internship. Interns will be assigned a group of business leaders for direction and guidance through the project. Vineyard vines also provides professional development and social opportunities throughout the summer.
Please note: At this time, all interns will be expected to be on-site for the full summer in Stamford, CT. Candidates who are eligible will be able to apply to a housing scholarship program (more information to come)
Key Responsibilities:
- PR
- Sample trafficking and image requests
- Assisting in influencer seeding & proposing new relationships
- Assist in concepting and executing gifting mailers for key brand moments
- Assist in press pitching and media outreach for collaborations and key brand moments
- Monitor all media coverage to ensure the company’s image remains positive
- Sponsorship & Events
- Research & provide recommendations for new event opportunities
- Assist with logistics & planning for vineyard vines sponsored events
What you bring:
- An interest in Marketing and fashion
- Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Majoring in Marketing / Communications
- A passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
- Great communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Flexibility and open-mindedness
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude
Everyday will feel this good because:
- We have a fun-entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
- Every Thursday we have catered Fruit and Bagels
- Every Wednesday in the summer we have an ice cream truck to satisfy your cravings
- Should you live in the city or surrounding areas and commute by train, we provide a shuttle to our office
- We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
- We have a fully stocked kitchen filled with unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks to help you stay energized while On-Deck
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Rising senior college student
- Good academic standing
- Interest in marketing and fashion
- Knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Majoring in Marketing or Communications
- Passion for the Vineyard Vines brand and lifestyle
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility and open-mindedness
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to work on-site within commuting distance of Stamford, Connecticut for the full 10-week program
What We Do
vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 100 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is also carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. At vineyard vines we pride ourselves on Shep & Ian’s philosophy that “every day should feel this good” and “if you’re doing what you love, you’ll be successful”. Now is an exciting time to join vineyard vines. In order to keep-up with our growing and evolving business needs, we need smart and talented individuals to join our crew and help us to drive the good life! vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that "Every day should feel this good." This state of mind is something that all people experience at some point. Those moments are different for all of us, but they are important because they're uniquely ours. EDSFTG is at the core of our culture and allows us to celebrate the differences that tie us together. These different backgrounds are what make us stronger as a team, and it is why we are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where every team member can bring their true self to work. We are committed to building a diverse Team across all channels, departments, and stores within our community. Won't you join us and share your EDSFTG moment?
