Yes that’s right, we’re opening up one of our first intern spots for our new company, Source4Style.com. Check out the description below and feel free to send us your information!
SUPPLIER RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Company: SOURCE4STYLE.COM
Intern for the summer at a hot little start-up that helps connects designers to a global network of sustainable suppliers.
About the company: We are a business-to-business (B2B) online marketplace that allows designers and retail sourcing specialists to search, compare and purchase more sustainable materials from a growing network of global suppliers. Our mission is to make sustainable design possible by creating the world’s most innovative online marketing platform for designers and suppliers to showcase, connect and transact.
Job Position: Intern
Location: Brooklyn, New York (Williamsburg)
Compensation: Unpaid (with possibility of compensation beginning in Fall 2010)
Length of time: June-August
This position is for an organized, dedicated and friendly person with a specific interest in sustainable materials (as it relates to the garment industry), fashion and textiles. We seek someone with both sales experience (has worked directly with customers in person and/or over the phone) and terrific organizational skills to help in database management.
Someone who has specifically excelled and completed coursework and/or professional experiential work in programs such as, fiber properties, textile processing and design, textile/garment merchandising is a plus.
Tasks may include: database management, speaking with suppliers over the phone, conducting supplier interviews, and helping arrange photo sessions. Intern will work closely with at least one of our core team members and be exposed to the entire sustainable design supply chain.
Approximate hours/week: 4-5 days a week
Qualifications:
- An interest/knowledge in textiles, trade and fashion
- An interest or passion for sustainability
- Great organizational skills
- Sales experience
Application process: Concise cover letter + resume + Career History Form (please inquire at e-mail below for access to the “Career History Form”)
CONTACT: JULIA at julia (dot) gabella (at) groupsjr (dot) com for “Career History Form” and submission
