Merchandising Intern

About the Role

Tri Delta is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Merchandising Intern to support merchandising and strategic partnerships. This part-time, remote role will work approximately 6-10 hours per week from January 19, 2027, to June 22, 2027. The intern will also work on-site at the Collegiate Leadership Conference in Dallas (April 8–11, 2027) and the Volunteer Leadership Conference in Atlanta (June 7–11, 2027). Travel expenses will be covered by Tri Delta.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandising and Product Planning

• Assist in developing and maintaining a monthly merchandising plan tied to organizational priorities, events, campaigns, and seasonal opportunities.
• Research merchandise trends, products, and pricing to identify new opportunities for the Tri Delta brand.
• Support product selection and make recommendations based on trends, audience interests, pricing, and brand fit.
• Help place and track merchandise orders, including quantities, timelines, and delivery.
• Maintain organized records of products, vendors, pricing, and orders.

Vendor Research and Relationships

• Research and identify new vendors and product opportunities that align with Tri Delta’s brand and merchandising needs.
• Gather and compare vendor pricing, minimum order quantities, production timelines, and product options.
• Assist the Brand Support Manager, Partnerships with vendor communication and coordination as needed.
• Stay current on merchandise, retail, and sorority marketplace trends.

Brand and Partnership Support

• Monitor social media for brand mentions, partner activity, merchandise trends, and potential partnership opportunities.
• Help identify brands, products, and organizations that could be a strong fit for future Tri Delta partnerships.
• Track partner social content and help ensure partnerships are represented consistently with Tri Delta’s brand.
• Support special partnership and merchandising projects throughout the internship.

Fulfill Professional Expectations

• Abide by and lead others in Tri Delta’s project management process and practices.
• Receive and act on feedback; focus on self-development.
• Pursue open and consistent communication with Tri Delta employees and volunteers.
• Conduct all work with a focus on elevating Tri Delta’s brand.
• Be passionate about serving others and helping them become the best versions of themselves.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Salary: $15/hour
• Location: Remote
• Travel: 2 trips per internship
• Supervised by: Brand Partnerships Manager
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate pursuing marketing, merchandising, retail, communications, business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in merchandising, retail trends, branding, and strategic partnerships.
• Comfortable researching and comparing products, vendors, and pricing.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Instagram and TikTok.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.