Retail & Business Internship SPRING 2024

Internship Information Are you looking for a unique internship experience with competitive wages and company discounts that is rewarding, fun, and will contribute to your professional development? Why not complete an internship at a company with two award-winning restaurants, a historical operating gristmill built in the 1830s, multiple retail stores, a distillery, pottery studio conducting demonstrations daily, and stores where candy, jelly, ice cream, and much more are produced. We look forward to interns contributing their unique skill-sets and insight, but will also enable interns to develop new competencies, skills, and gain useful experience on your professional path. Our internships are designed to be meaningful and will challenge interns to grow both professionally and as individuals. If you are looking for an unparalleled internship experience with a company providing unique hand made products and goods, quality food, superior service, and gracious hospitality, then this is an excellent fit for you. At the start of your internship, you will meet with an internship coordinator and choose between two internship programs: Specialty Retail Business Internship Program- Focuses on one to three areas of interest Diversified Retail Business Internship Program – Exposes the intern to not only their selected areas of interest, but also our restaurants, retail stores, production centers, and other business operations During your internship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with the retail, receiving, merchandising, marketing, management, and analytics teams. As an intern, you will also have the chance to work on a variety of projects related to merchandise/retail management, marketing, analytics, and e-commerce/social media. Your time here will allow you to complete individual college curriculum requirements to satisfy college credit. Additionally, we will provide you with an opportunity to complete your needed course requirements in a fast-paced, realistic work environment. Internship Objectives Achieve an understanding of the responsibilities/duties of each manager and team members Develop an understanding of the importance of synergy between business segments for overall organizational success Finish program with a better understanding of own strengths and weaknesses Gain knowledge in each area of business Learn standards set by managers and team members Work with department managers to set learning objectives for each location