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KnitWell Group · 1 month ago

Spring Retail Internship, Haven Well Within

07102 HWW Roosevelt Field

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $21.25/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

KnitWell Group is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. The HWW Retail Internship Program offers students hands-on insight into specialty retail, focusing on leadership, business acumen, sales, operations, and merchandising, while providing professional development opportunities.

ApparelFashionLifestyleRetailWomen's

Responsibilities

Capable of creating a selling culture where all associates align around the needs of our customers

Willing to assist customers and support selling energy as needed to create exceptional customer experience

Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment

Take initiative in learning how to be a leader and contribute new ideas and recommend solutions for business and team opportunities

Actively participate in HWW internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events

Proactively communicate store information, brand initiatives, discrepancies and other pertinent information to management to better enhance customer experience

Professionally represent the Talbots brand image

Support all areas of operational excellence

Ensure merchandise is well organized in the back room and replenished on the sales floor according to visual guidelines. Assist with store sets, window displays, signage, visual merchandising changes, markdowns, etc

Manage inventory according to policies and procedures including customer sends, recalls, re-tickets, MOS and damages, and other operational activities as assigned

Provide support on the sales floor and uphold HWW standards when engaging or interacting with the customer. This includes replenishment/stocking duties, markdowns, fitting room duties, cash wrap/POS duties, etc

Reinforce brand standards and company policies and procedures in all areas of responsibility, including store dress code

Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer and business

Protect company assets and maintain a safe work environment

Follow all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws

Qualification

Customer-centricSocial Media savvyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCuriosityDesire to learnComputer skillsTeam playerFlexible schedule

Required

Is customer-centric and understands the importance of creating exceptional customer experiences

Ambitious and enthusiastic in creating an environment for both the store and team to succeed. Thrives working in a team environment

Social Media savvy and willing to learn how to create and post content for the brands platforms

Expeditious in ability to take initiative with limited direction

Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a high level of integrity

Has strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment

Professional, confident and friendly with the ability to make decisions independently

Must understand and follow all policies and procedures to successfully open and close a store

Extremely dependable and punctual

Team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Most importantly, a curiosity and desire to learn

Demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed performance standards

An essential function of the program is the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

An essential function of the job is the ability to move about in a store including standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, using stairs, carrying, bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out with the body, arms, or legs, pulling and lifting objects up to 40 pounds. Sometimes these movements are made quickly and repeatedly

An essential function of the job is the ability to navigate computer/handheld systems with intermediate computer and keyboarding skills

Able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment

High school diploma or GED required