Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Merchandising/Administrative Intern to join our Miles team. This internship offers hands-on experience in the merchandising field, providing support to our Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, organized, and possess excellent communication skills. Start Date: July or August 2024 Duration: 6 months Hourly Rate: 15.00 per hour Location: Chicago, IL Key Responsibilities: * Proactively organize merchandise samples. Coordinate and distribute incoming/outgoing samples to/from factory and customer until production, including various mailing and packaging needs. * Provide support and suggestions to supervisors; actively participate in review meetings, including edits, pre-costing, and post-season review. * Assist the merchandising team with day-to-day tasks, including product research, sample organization, and data entry. * Support the office team with administrative duties such as filing, scheduling, and coordinating meetings. * Help maintain inventory records and manage product samples. * Prepare reports and presentations for merchandising meetings. * Support our customer and overseas sourcing teams in the product development process from concept to shipment for categories including, but not limited to: Apparel, Footwear, Pet, Outdoor, Camping, Home Textiles, Décor, Furniture, Kitchen, and Household. * Manage and organize office supplies, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained. Qualifications: * Currently pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Business, or a related field. * Strong organizational and multitasking skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy. * Previous experience in retail, merchandising, or office administration is a plus but not required. * Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism. #lifung If this sounds like you, Apply Now! As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.