Fall 2026 Internship- Human Resources- Field

vineyard vines•Stamford, CT

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re on the lookout for highly motivated college students, in good academic standing, who are passionate about our brand and 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. About us: 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 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every Day Should Feel This Good. You don’t need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every Day Should Feel This Good moments. It’s a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don’t just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too. In our stores and at our Harbor Drive headquarters, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees. Our team is our family, and we’d never have grown to where we are today without them. We’re committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you’ll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.

Requirements

Must be a college student in good academic standing
Passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
Great communication skills (both verbal and written)
Flexibility and open-mindedness
Competent in Excel and PowerPoint as well as Google Suite
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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
Must be able to provide appropriate school paperwork for internship credit
Able to come into the office on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday (2x a week)
Fall internships can be up to 15 weeks long with a max of 20 hours per week
Fall internships slated to start early to mid-September

Nice To Haves

An interest in retail and HR

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating communications and engagement initiatives for our retail store teams
Support key employee relations initiatives, including the Better Business Line, legal compliance monitoring, internal investigations, and the comprehensive lifecycle of employee onboarding and offboarding
Partner with the Field Culture Team to gather and synthesize feedback from the field to help improve the store team experience
Assist with creating and editing job descriptions for open positions
Conduct reference checks, exploratory calls, and background checks for potential hires
Support the recruiting process by reviewing resumes and assisting with phone screens to assess candidate fit for open positions
Maintain and update employee records within the applicant tracking system
Serve as a point of contact for the HR inbox, providing timely, professional responses to store employee inquiries
Maintain and update employee files and HR databases with confidentiality and accuracy
Assist with general administrative HR tasks, documentation management, and compliance initiatives
Contribute to ongoing Field HR projects and initiatives, including engagement surveys and culture-building efforts
Provide cross-functional support to various HR sub-teams, including Benefits, HRIS, Payroll etc.