Little League® Internationalof Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is seeking a qualified junior or senior to join Little League’s merchandise team during the spring of 2024 at Headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This internship helps support and assist the merchandising department in various areas of retail merchandising and system support before the Little League World Series. Successful candidates will aid with retail planning, product displays, merchandising, scheduling, and inventory control to maximize retail sales, revenue, and operational efficiencies while assuring a quality fan and customer experience.

The internship will run from approximately February to mid-May and the hours typically follow normal business hours, Monday – Friday, earning $15 per hour for up to 35 hours per week. Acceptance into the internship is contingent on all applicable background checks. The preferred fields of study include Fashion Merchandising/Marketing, Retail Management, Business, Sports Management, or related fields.

Located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 80+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League® is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

Our internship program provides a hands-on learning experience with one of the world’s most visible sporting events. This position provides the opportunity to learn retail management/planning including calculating revenue history and forecasting sales, point of sale data entry, and contributing to the design element for World Series merchandise while assuring a quality fan and customer experience. 

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

·        Review the previous year's sales to forecast the upcoming year/season.

·        Apply retail margins to determine pricing and item numbers.

·        Aid with point-of-sale and e-commerce product preparation

·        Understand the ordering timeline and open-to-buy process while working with vendors' specifications.

·        Assist in design processes by researching current trends/designs and new items in the marketplace.

·        Contribute to design work adhering to the Little League® brand guidelines such as logos, colors, etc.

·        Knowledge of pan tones and upcoming popular colors for Spring

·        Learn POS retail software and become subject matter expert

·        Assist retail staff with other duties as needed including customer service & inventory management.

·        Preferred fields of study include Fashion Merchandising/Marketing, Retail Management, Business, Sports Management, or related fields

·        Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks

·        Ability to work well independently within a team and service-oriented environment

·        Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication

·        Ability to work in an office/retail/warehouse setting; experience in retail preferred

·        Proficient computer skills with the ability to use MS Office tools, point-of-sale systems, and job-specific platforms

·        Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and strong work ethic

·        Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and commitment to providing outstanding service

·        Customer-focused work style with internal personnel and external customers

·        Ability to work well independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

·        Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.

·        Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time

·        Desired skills using Adobe platforms to help with design work

 

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE – ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! We are dedicated in providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes.