Deadline: Ongoing
The Canvas occupies and transforms vacant spaces into retail hubs for independent brands addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Our official website is thecanvas.nyc. (The below link does not allow “.nyc” websites to be entered.
The Canvas is among the only retail companies on the UN SDG Partnerships Platform: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/partnership/?p=38606
Organization Website: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/partnership/?p=38606
Organization Address: 250 Bowery
Contact Name: Devin Gilmartin
Contact Phone: (917) 935-1751
Contact Email: devin@thecanvas.nyc
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Dates of Internship: As soon as possible until May, 2022
Industry: Community Development, Environment/Sustainability, Fashion Business, Fundraising/Event Management, Marketing, Science/Technology, Social Media
Keywords: Sustainable Fashion, Ethical Fashion, Retail Management
Preferred Academic Level: Undergraduate
Description of Internship: The Canvas is looking for interns for a range of positions that want to work on a sustainable development platform and share an entrepreneurial passion and strategic vision. Interns should be willing to assume challenges and actively contribute to our company’s present and future accomplishments.
The Business Admin Intern is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to our Retail Operations Team. Be provided with formal orientation and ongoing training and guidance. Assisting with administrative duties as well as involved in strategic planning processes.
The Retail Experience Intern will support in the brainstorming, shaping, and execution of The Canvas’ short to mid-term retail strategy. The position will involve working closely with the Retail Experience Manager, as well as the Retail Sales Lead, in maximizing revenue potential, streamlining visual story telling, and delivery business analysis to brand partners.
The Retail Sales Lead is going to be based in the NYC Retail Store, as a key component to delivering The Canvas Experience to its potential new and repeating customers. This individual will serve as a “Brand Ambassador” by providing customers with exceptional service, embodying the ethos of an innovative, open, and elevated retailer, and be well versed in the topic of sustainability, especially in the fashion industry. Passion for sustainability related topics, knowledge of styling, fabrics, fit, and the know-how of delivering a selling ceremony are all the foundations of successfully executing this role.
Graphic Designers handle the visual aspect of the business. We are looking for a Graphic Designer Intern that can create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media. It will be able to support the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics such as illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos. Assist with establishing the visual aspects of websites, catalogues, books, magazines, packaging, exhibitions, and any other graphic material.
Desired Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Social Media, Google Drive, Excel
