Spring Retail Internship, Haven Well Within

About us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

Launched by Talbots in October 2020, Haven Well Within empowers women to prioritize their wellbeing at home so they realize their full potential in the world. We believe in the importance of enhancing our lives by taking time for ourselves and thoroughly enjoying every moment of life while being at home. Our homes should be a place of comfort where we feel nourished, contented and encouraged to dream. Haven Well Within offers a beautifully curated collection of life-bettering products to do just that. Haven Well Within is available in select Talbots stores and online.

Retail Intern

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Haven Well Within (HWW), we help our customers look and feel their best. The HWW Retail Internship Program is designed to give students an opportunity to gain hands on insight and knowledge within the field of a specialty retail company. Students will focus on 4 key pillars of Leadership, Business Acumen, Sales, Operations and Merchandising. Students can expect executive talks from our field leaders, and professional development opportunities. Students should expect that their experience will be on site in a store environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

·       Is customer-centric and understands the importance of creating exceptional customer experiences.

·       Ambitious and enthusiastic in creating an environment for both the store and team to succeed. Thrives working in a team environment.

·       Social Media savvy and willing to learn how to create and post content for the brands platforms.

·       Expeditious in ability to take initiative with limited direction.

·       Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a high level of integrity.

·       Has strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced, ever- changing environment.

·       Professional, confident and friendly with the ability to make decisions independently.

·       Must understand and follow all policies and procedures to successfully open and close a store.

·       Extremely dependable and punctual.

·       PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·       Capable of creating a selling culture where all associates align around the needs of our customers.

·       Willing to assist customers and support selling energy as needed to create exceptional customer experience.

·       Develop and maintain positive working relationships that support a productive work environment.

·       Take initiative in learning how to be a leader and contribute new ideas and recommend solutions for business and team opportunities.

·       Actively participate in HWW internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events.

·       Proactively communicate store information, brand initiatives, discrepancies and other pertinent information to management to better enhance customer experience.

·       Professionally represent the Talbots brand image.

Operations:

·       Support all areas of operational excellence.

·       Ensure merchandise is well organized in the back room and replenished on the sales floor according to visual guidelines. Assist with store sets, window displays, signage, visual merchandising changes, markdowns, etc.

·       Manage inventory according to policies and procedures including customer sends, recalls, re-tickets, MOS and damages, and other operational activities as assigned.

·       Provide support on the sales floor and uphold HWW standards when engaging or interacting with the customer. This includes replenishment/stocking duties, markdowns, fitting room duties, cash wrap/POS duties, etc.

·       Reinforce brand standards and company policies and procedures in all areas of responsibility, including store dress code.

·       Plan and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet the needs of the customer and business.

·       Protect company assets and maintain a safe work environment.

·       Follow all company policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal employment laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Most importantly, a curiosity and desire to learn

·       Demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed performance standards.

·       An essential function of the program is the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

·       An essential function of the job is the ability to move about in a store including standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, using stairs, carrying, bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out with the body, arms, or legs, pulling and lifting objects up to 40 pounds. Sometimes these movements are made quickly and repeatedly.

·       An essential function of the job is the ability to navigate computer/handheld systems with intermediate computer and keyboarding skills.

·       Able to work cooperatively in a diverse work environment.

·       High school diploma or GED required and at least 2-3 years of college course work in fashion or other relevant business majors is preferred.

This is a paid internship

Internship expected to run for 12 weeks starting in May 2026.

Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

This is a paid internship

Note: This position description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. It is not intended to be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities and is subject to change.

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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 by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.