Retail and Events Intern

Catawba Riverkeeper • Cramerton, NC

2d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (Catawba Riverkeeper) was founded in 1997 as the 21st waterkeeper organization in the U.S. Now, proudly part of an international movement that boasts over 400 local organizations, we preserve, protect and restore the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin for all through education, advocacy, and engagement. Our 5,000 square mile river basin includes over 8,900 miles of waterways across 26 counties in North and South Carolina.

The Retail and Events Intern is responsible for working directly with the Retail Manager and Events team in hands-on and on-site retail operations, including taproom and public facing events. In this role, the Retail and Events Intern will combine on-site store operations with promotional strategy, involving tasks like social media content creation, market trend research, inventory support, and developing marketing campaigns to enhance brand presence. Interns gain hands-on experience in customer engagement, product positioning, and data analysis.

Requirements

• Exhibits a passion for the mission of Catawba Riverkeeper.
• Successfully pass a standard criminal background review.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Able to lift/move 35 pounds.
• Willing to serve all guests equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
• Pursuing a degree in marketing, retail management, or business administration.
• Ability to maintain an organized and detailed workflow with changing variables
• Comfortable working autonomously as well as working in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred, but not required, coursework or experience in outdoor recreation, environmental science/conservation, biology, education or similar field.
• Experience with videography and photography.

Responsibilities

• Proudly serves the local community, serving as a brand ambassador, promoting awareness and advocacy for the Catawba Riverkeeper and our mission.
• Works with social media team to create engaging content (text, image, video), manage social media accounts, and monitor analytics to boost engagement.
• Assists with inventory management, product display, store layouts, and sales floor support.
• Assists with organizing promotional events, creating marketing materials, and launching new product initiatives.
• Engages with customers, handle inquiries, and assist in managing vendor relationships.
• Analyzes competitor activities, research market trends, and identify new opportunities to promote products
• Exemplifies the Catawba Riverkeeper mission statement and supports staff, departments and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed