Digital Merchandising (eCommerce) Intern
Bens Bells Project•Tucson, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Digital Merchandising (eCommerce) Intern will improve and grow our Shopify-based online store. This internship offers hands-on experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, SEO, and content management while supporting our mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and excited to learn about online retail and digital merchandising. This is a part-time, unpaid internship expected to work in the office at our downtown Tucson location approximately 4-8 hours per week during regular office hours.
Requirements
- Internship must be for educational credit
- Computer technology not provided; must provide a personal laptop
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with coursework, experience, or interest in one or more of the following are encouraged to apply: E-commerce or online retail, Shopify or other website platforms, Digital marketing, Search engine optimization (SEO), Web design or user experience (UX), Graphic design, Photography or photo editing, Marketing, communications, or journalism, Business, retail, or merchandising
- Excellent writing and proofreading skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable learning new software and online tools
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Basic familiarity with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office
- Experience with photo editing software preferred
Responsibilities
- Write, edit, and optimize product descriptions for clarity, consistency, and search engine visibility
- Create and update product metadata, including titles, tags, meta descriptions, and alt text
- Edit, resize, and upload product photos to maintain a professional and consistent online storefront
- Assist with organizing product collections, categories, and navigation
- Perform basic keyword research to improve product discoverability
- Review product listings for accuracy, formatting, and completeness
- Maintain brand consistency across product pages and digital content
- Assist with basic Shopify store maintenance and content updates
- Research e-commerce trends and recommend ideas to improve the online shopping experience
- Collaborate with staff on special digital marketing or web projects as needed
Benefits
- Hands-on experience managing a Shopify e-commerce website
- Practical knowledge of SEO and digital merchandising
- Experience creating content for an online retail business
- Portfolio-worthy projects demonstrating e-commerce and digital marketing skills
- Mentorship and exposure to nonprofit operations and online retail strategy
- Flexible scheduling in a collaborative learning environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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