Summer Field Internship

Knitwell Group•Tuscaloosa, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe. About us: LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe. Are you interested in experiencing a firsthand view into the intricate world of retail management? Join LOFT Store in Tuscaloosa, AL to become an active participant in bringing our brand to life within our stores! This 12-week paid opportunity includes working with an array of retail leaders—from store management to district leadership, to business partners through our corporate offices. Dive into a role that embraces our inclusive culture with a focus on growth and development towards your individualized career goals. Not only do you get an enriching experience—we offer great perks too! · College credit · Up to 75% off discount · Schedule flexibility · Exposure to executive leadership Read more below to gain a better understanding of the expectations and intentions of the Retail Management Internship experience. Through our collective brands—including Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Cacique—we serve customers across all generations, identities, affiliations, and body types. Our brands have spanned decades and continue to evolve with the changing retail apparel landscape. We are committed to providing fashion and inspiration for living confidently every day and we believe what you do is just as important as how you do it. We are committed to fostering a community where all Associates feel connected to what we stand for, are accountable to growing our culture together, lead with their strengths and are supported in their individual development. Over the course of the program, Interns will connect with dynamic leaders and associates who are passionate about our brands and lead with a customer-first mindset. They will experience a firsthand view into the intricate world of retail and be an active participant in bringing our brands to life within our stores. Interns will be provided with a challenging hands-on experience in retail management through functional area touch points, developmental opportunities, and executive exposure. You will have the opportunity to: • Build leadership skills by working alongside dynamic store leaders, associates, and business partners • Develop people skills by actively engaging in networking, recruiting, selection, engagement, and training activities • Leverage available tools and resources to ensure an efficient, customer-focused environment • Motivate associates to anticipate the customers' needs and exceed her expectations • Identify business trends and opportunities, monitor key metrics, and coach to successfully encourage behaviors that drive positive results and lead to business growth • Effectively communicate and collaborate with teams to problem solve and reach resolution • Gain experience in merchandising through planning, executing, and adjusting visual directives to support business priorities Interns will be expected to work approximately 20-25 hours per week and maintain a flexible work schedule; including nights, weekends, and holidays. To apply applicants must be a current college junior, senior or recent college graduate and be able to provide professional and/or academic recommendations. Interested applicants must: • Embrace our diverse, inclusive culture and lead by example through their behaviors • Possess a customer-first mentality and represent our brands through their style • Be a collaborative team player and be results-oriented • Communicate effectively with customers, managers, business partners, associates, and peers • Organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision • Take initiative in making decisions on a timely/urgent basis • Be able to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom, and office, and lift up to 20 lbs., and retrieve and stock merchandise. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business. The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process. Location: Store 1699-Midtown Village-ANN-Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Position Type: Regular/Part time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected NOTE: For quick results, enter a city or mall name in the search to narrow the list of opportunities. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: • It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. • We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. • Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). • Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include “[email protected]” instead of “[email protected],” and misspelled company names like “[email protected]” or “[email protected].” • If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website (https://www.ascena.com/home/our-careers/work-with-us/), report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site). • If you have any questions or are not sure if you’ve applied to our Brands, please reach out to [email protected] to confirm. • If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement.

Requirements

Applicants must be a current college junior, senior or recent college graduate and be able to provide professional and/or academic recommendations.
Embrace our diverse, inclusive culture and lead by example through their behaviors
Possess a customer-first mentality and represent our brands through their style
Be a collaborative team player and be results-oriented
Communicate effectively with customers, managers, business partners, associates, and peers
Organize, delegate, and prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Take initiative in making decisions on a timely/urgent basis
Be able to maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom, and office, and lift up to 20 lbs., and retrieve and stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

Build leadership skills by working alongside dynamic store leaders, associates, and business partners
Develop people skills by actively engaging in networking, recruiting, selection, engagement, and training activities
Leverage available tools and resources to ensure an efficient, customer-focused environment
Motivate associates to anticipate the customers' needs and exceed her expectations
Identify business trends and opportunities, monitor key metrics, and coach to successfully encourage behaviors that drive positive results and lead to business growth
Effectively communicate and collaborate with teams to problem solve and reach resolution
Gain experience in merchandising through planning, executing, and adjusting visual directives to support business priorities