Museum Store Digital Commerce Intern - Spring 2027

OVERVIEW:

The Museum Store Intern will help drive growth of the Museum Store's online sales. In Part One, the intern will research and build a marketing plan, meeting with internal Business Sales and Strategy Marketing team members as well as external contacts like the Museum Store Association and industry experts, then present a plan with 2 to 3 strategies, supporting tactics, and revenue metrics to Museum Store leadership. In Part Two, the intern will implement that plan by learning the back-end operations of the Shopify website, improving the site's layout, adding new products, and presenting the results of their work.

The Children's Museum is building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. Successful candidates will demonstrate the desire and ability to make positive contributions to our growth. We believe that collaboration and open dialogue among persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives best support our vision and mission.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather knowledge internally and externally to inform a Museum Store online sales strategy


• Build a marketing plan with 2 to 3 strategies, supporting tactics, and revenue metrics


• Present the finalized plan to Business Sales and Strategy and Museum Store leadership


• Learn the back-end operations of the Shopify website


• Enhance the website's layout and product presentation, and implement changes


• Add 50 additional items to the website


• Present results of the implemented plan to Museum Store leadership

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of more than one year of college coursework


• Preferred major or field of study: digital marketing or retail


• Working knowledge of website structure


• Experience or coursework in building a marketing plan


• Understanding of how to motivate adult shoppers purchasing for children


• Desire to have a measurable impact


• Part-time position, approximately 15 hours per week

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff and leadership, with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Must be able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Must be able to move throughout the Museum Store as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.