Duke Stores Marketing & Merchandising Intern

Job Summary

Intern position to support a dynamic retail organization in its marketing and merchandising efforts. Tasks in this role will focus on enhancing Duke Stores’ digital and in-store presence by creating engaging social media content, assisting with virtual merchandising, and promoting products that resonate with the campus community.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for design, creativity, and an interest in retail marketing. Preference will be given to candidates who are well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Successful candidates will have an existing social media presence.

Responsibilities

• Social Media Content Creation: Develop engaging posts, videos, and stories for Duke Stores’ social media platforms to promote products, sales, and special events.

• Visual Merchandising: Assist in designing and maintaining visually appealing in-store displays to enhance the shopping experience and drive sales.

• Photography & Graphic Design: Capture high-quality product photos and create digital graphics for social media, email marketing, and store promotions.

• Marketing Support: Help with promotional campaigns, giveaways, and outreach efforts to connect with the student body.

• Website Content Management: Update product listings, banners, and promotions on the bookstore’s website.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

• Strong writing skills for social media captions and marketing copy

• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools for creating graphics

• Strong knowledge of social media trends and engagement strategies

• Experience with CapCut or similar apps for editing social media shorts

• Interest in retail, branding, and visual merchandising

Education/Training

• High school diploma

• Current enrollment in a post-secondary educational program

Interested candidates should visit the Duke University website (http://www.hr.duke.edu/) and apply for the position.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.