Merchandising Intern

Tri Delta is seeking a creative, organized and detail-oriented Merchandising Intern to support our merchandising and strategic partnerships efforts. Working closely with the Brand Support Manager, Partnerships, this role will help bring Tri Delta’s brand to life through thoughtful merchandise, vendor relationships and brand partnerships.

The ideal candidate has an eye for trends, enjoys researching products and pricing, and is excited to learn the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating a strong and consistent brand experience.

The Merchandising Intern will be employed by Tri Delta from roughly Monday, January 19, 2027 until June 22, 2027, as a part-time remote employee working approximately 6-10 hours per week. The Merchandising Intern will work on-site at the Collegiate Leadership Conference in Dallas from April 8–11, 2027 as well as the Volunteer Leadership Conference in Atlanta from June 7–11, 2027. Travel expenses will be covered by Tri Delta.

Quick Details

• Status: Spring 2027: Part-time

• Salary: $15/hour

• Location: Remote

• Travel: 2 trips per internship

• Supervised by: Brand Partnerships Manager

• Supervises: NA

• Driving Status: None

Why work for Tri Delta?

• Hands-on experience in merchandising strategy, product sourcing and purchasing.

• Exposure to vendor management, relationship building and strategic brand partnerships.

• Experience developing a merchandising calendar from planning through execution.

• Insight into brand management within a national membership organization.

• The opportunity to contribute ideas and help identify new merchandise, vendors and partnership opportunities.

Who is this internship for?

• You may be a great fit if you are someone who notices what is trending, knows when a product feels on brand, enjoys finding a great vendor or price, and can balance creativity with the details it takes to bring an idea to life.

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 of all Tri Delta employees:

• Abide by and lead others in Tri Delta’s project management process and practices.

• Receive and act on feedback; focus on self-development to become the best version of yourself.

• Pursue open and consistent communication with Tri Delta employees and volunteers.

• Conduct all work with a focus on elevating Tri Delta’s brand as a premier women’s organization dedicated to helping women live, learn, and lead – with Purpose, for a lifetime.

• Be passionate about serving others (e.g., Tri Delta employees, Board members, collegiate and alumnae members) and helping them become the best versions of themselves.

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.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.

• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools is a plus.

Important Considerations

• We do require successful completion of a background check and drug test for most positions. If this is a concern, please discuss it with the hiring team during your first interview.

• Tri Delta does NOT use AI or algorithm-based tools in our hiring process.

Tri Delta’s employees are called to kindness, appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and value diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates with a wide range of experiences, identities and viewpoints. At Tri Delta, we don’t just accept differences–we celebrate and support the diverse backgrounds and skills of our employees and believe that they make us stronger. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.