Fall 2026 Internship - Retail Operations

vineyard vines•Stamford, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Fall 2026 internship opportunity for college students who are motivated, in good academic standing, and passionate about the vineyard vines brand and a career in the retail industry. Interns will assist in day-to-day operations within their designated department, provide support to other departments as needed, and handle administrative tasks. vineyard vines is a privately held American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998, with over 120 retail locations, an e-commerce business, and expanding corporate headquarters. The company culture is fun, encouraging, and welcoming, prioritizing making vineyard vines a great place to work. They are committed to building an inclusive team.

Requirements

An interest in Retail (Retail experience is a plus)
Problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
A passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
Great communication skills (both verbal and written)
Flexibility and open-mindedness
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
Strong organizational skills
Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate the ability to carefully listen to others at all levels in the organization
Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
A positive and enthusiastic attitude
Must be a college student in good academic standing
Must be able to provide appropriate paperwork from your school for credit only internship
Able to come into the office on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday (2x a week)
Internship schedule will be determined around class and extracurricular schedule, recommending two full 8 hour days and one 4 hour half day.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience

Responsibilities

Help with facilities tickets in the retail division
Sourcing vendors out to sites that need day-to-day maintenance
Help logistics of New Store Openings, such as booking travel, reserving hotels, ordering Staples supplies, and shipping items from the office
Analyze key performance indicators across the retail business
Produce and analyze WFM exception reporting (i.e., hours usage and efficiency, attendance-related infractions, missed punches, timecard approval, sign-off, and store audit results) escalating concerns and anomalies
Support the team with operational initiatives and process improvements
Monitor store compliance on assigned operational tasks
Understand and adhere to all policies related to the organization
Ad hoc projects and responsibilities as needed