Retail Assistant Manager Intern - Part-Time

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Brand Overview: As a hometown specialty retailer, maurices is deeply committed to bringing affordable, versatile, and flattering fashion to small towns across North America. We inspire women of all ages to look and feel their best - just as they are. With 800+ stores, we've earned our reputation as a leader in hometown fashion. The true secret to our success is deeply rooted in our commitment to our values. Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Retail Assistant Manager Intern - Part-Time to join our team located at our Store 1674-Sweden ShpCtr-maurices-Brockport, NY 14420. Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America? We’re looking for individuals with a passion for fashion that have what it takes to give the kind of exceptional service our customers know, love and deserve from us. Since 1931, we’ve helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today! Position Overview: maurices is a world-class specialty retailer that caters to young-at heart fashionistas. We pride ourselves on our excellent training programs and the consistent feedback we get from our associates who love to work here. We genuinely care about our customers, our communities, our associates, our business partners, and our results. We value the unique strengths and diversity of each individual, which makes us a better place to work, a better store to shop, and a better member of our communities. Associates in all positions play an integral role in our business. What you’ll do: During your 12-week training and development program, you will get an in-depth look at maurices and the retail industry as a whole by: • Gaining a solid understanding of retail management through a mix of training and in store assignments. • Learning store operations, sales, customer service, and merchandising. • Working directly with management and associates to apply newly acquired skills and gain hands on experience in customer service and selling programs. • Exposure to various Leaders and departments within the company. Key Responsibilities: • Participates in internship program to gain a deep understanding of retail in general and the maurices brand. • Executes Customer First Philosophy in all aspects of training and while in role. • Contributes positively to store results through customer feedback and store sales results. • Consistently works scheduled shifts and maintains a flexible schedule to meet store needs. • Adheres to and enforces all company policies, procedures, safety practices and loss prevention procedures. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: • Currently enrolled in college. • Drive to build a retail management career at maurices • Desire to grow professionally as a leader • Passion and enthusiasm for continuous learning • History of academic achievement • Retail Management, Business Management, Fashion Merchandising and Design majors preferred • Participation in school or extracurricular activities and experience in leadership roles preferred • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations • Problem solving skills, assertiveness and strong initiative • Team oriented thinking • Willing to relocate after graduation, preferred Unique/Physical Requirements • Work varied hours/days as business dictates • Able to reach, push, pull, stand, squat and bend for up to 8 hours or longer as necessary. • Able to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store • Able to operate computerized register system • Able to move or handle merchandise throughout the store weighing up to 50 pounds All replies confidential – maurices is an equal opportunity employer. Location: Store 1674-Sweden ShpCtr-maurices-Brockport, NY 14420 Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)/Part time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business. The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process. Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.