Job Overview
Are you curious about how products make it from a supplier's catalog to a store shelf, website, social media post, and ultimately into a customer's cart? As a Retail Support Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience across buying, merchandising, marketing, and store operations while supporting a fast-paced retail team.
This is an opportunity to learn how a retail business operates behind the scenes, contribute to real projects, and build practical skills that apply to careers in marketing, merchandising, retail management, purchasing, e-Commerce, and business.
If you're looking for a summer opportunity where you can learn, contribute, and see how a retail business operates from the inside out, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
No two days are exactly the same. You'll support a variety of projects and day-to-day activities, including:
Merchandising & Store Experience
- Assist with in-store merchandising projects, supporting seasonal resets and promotional campaigns.
- Help organize product information, images, and merchandising materials.
Buying & Product Support
- Support data entry and maintenance of product information.
- Help prepare reports, spreadsheets, and product lists.
- Coordinate product samples, vendor information, and promotional materials.
Marketing & Content
- Assist with social media content preparation.
- Support promotional campaigns as directed.
- Help organize marketing assets, photos, and project files.
- Participate in campaign execution.
Retail Operations
- Support special events and activities.
- Help track project progress and maintain internal documentation.
- Perform a variety of administrative and operational tasks that keep the business running smoothly.
What You'll Learn
During your term, you'll gain exposure to:
- Retail marketing and advertising
- Vendor and supplier relationships
- e-Commerce and digital retail operations
- Merchandising and visual presentation
- Product purchasing and assortment planning
- Project coordination and business administration
- Data analysis and reporting
What We're Looking For
You don't need experience - we're looking for someone who is:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable using computers and common office software like Microsoft Word and Excel
- Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with people
- Reliable, positive, and willing to pitch in wherever needed
Important Note: This role is a paid term-specific internship funded in part by grant dollars , open to Alberta youth aged 15 to 24.
Pay: $15.00-$18.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- As this role is funded in part by grant dollars, it is open to Alberta youth aged 15 to 24. Do you meet these qualifications?
- Are you able to travel reliably to and from Red Deer County (Gasoline Alley) for work?
Work Location: In person
