Internship - Social Media and Community Engagement

Million Dollar Baby Co.•Pico Rivera, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Million Dollar Baby Co. (MDB Co.), established in 1990, is a family-owned and operated business based in Los Angeles. It has grown to encompass 7 distinct brands of children’s furnishings, including Babyletto, daVinci, Nursery Works, and Namesake, known for their style, aesthetic, price range, and eco-conscious, award-winning designs. MDB Co. products are available at major retailers like Target, Amazon, Pottery Barn Kids, and Crate & Barrel. The company prides itself on offering the most Greenguard Gold–certified cribs and utilizing FSC-certified sustainable wood whenever possible. They have also innovated with Styrofoam-free packaging to reduce waste and protect products during shipment. MDB Co. prioritizes its team members and partners with retailers globally who share its core values: treating the team like family, making an impact and driving results, delivering a "Wow" customer experience, striving for continuous improvement and learning, and cultivating quality conversations. This commitment has earned them multiple "Best Place to Work" awards, recognition from "Built in LA," a 4.6 Glassdoor rating, and 13 years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list. The Internship Program at MDB Co. is designed for University students or recent graduates seeking valuable, real-world experience within a wholesale/distribution business. The program fosters mentoring and feedback, accepting both undergraduate and MBA students to gain experience in various areas of business management operations. MDB Co. is looking for an independent, efficient, smart, and hard-working intern who genuinely enjoys learning, is an avid learner, an excellent written communicator, and a natural problem solver. As an intern, you will be on the front line of both internal and external support, assisting global customers and cross-functional teams. The internship is stipend-paid, requiring a minimum of 24 hours per week during Fall and Spring, and a minimum of 40 hours per week during Summer. While full-time opportunities are not guaranteed post-internship, former interns have transitioned into full-time roles in departments such as Branding/Marketing, Operations, and Accounting, offering a great entry point into the consumer products industry.

Requirements

Must be located in Southern California
University student or newly graduated student
Independent, efficient, smart, and hard-working
Genuinely enjoys learning
Avid learner
Excellent written communicator
Natural problem solver
Fast and passionate learner
Always ready to ask thoughtful questions to ensure you are solving the right problems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Clear ability to prioritize and manage tasks
Encourage feedback in order to consistently improve
A high bar across the board - from your own contributions to the people you work with to the products you work on
A "driver" personality - biased toward action, great collaborator, and master simplifier - constantly pushing toward clarity and delivery
Grittiness - never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and tackle something hands-on, persevere when others fall away