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Project Management Intern and Assistant to the Founder

JBIER
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JBIER INC.

 

Founded in May 2020, JBIER Inc., parent company of JBIER Boutique and the JBIER Fashion Internship Program (FIP), is a woman-owned fashion-tech start-up based in New York. With diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment at the heart of everything we do, JBIER’s foundation rests on the belief that “We Are All Angels.”

Our mission is to bridge the gap between fashion, e-commerce, and education by redefining how people engage with online retail, while fostering a platform for career development, sustainability, and innovation. We believe students learn best when they’re given the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, make real decisions, and collaborate with mentors who challenge and support them. By fostering leadership pathways and building powerful partnerships, JBIER equips the next generation of entrepreneurs with the confidence, skillset, and experience to excel in today’s dynamic market.

To date, over 90% of JBIER graduates have secured full-time roles at esteemed companies, including TJX, Burlington, Ross Stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, Centric Brands, and Disney.


 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The FIP immerses students at the intersection of fashion, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship within a fashion-tech startup. Bridging academic learning with real-world application, interns gain hands-on experience in both creative design and business operations. Through a remote model, students collaborate virtually with JBIER’s global team. To support diverse learning pathways and align with students’ interests and career goals, the program offers six internship and co-op tracks: Fashion Merchandising; Social Media Marketing; Web Design, Photography, & Videography; Human Resources & Talent Acquisition; Project Management & Business Development; and Project Management & Assistant to the Founder. Students work cross-functionally to ensure seamless operations and streamlined communication through every stage of the e-commerce lifecycle, supporting business development strategy, analytics, events, recruitment workflow, and project coordination for the We Are All Angels Collection launch and partnership initiatives.

We aim to make JBIER a destination where future leaders come to learn, innovate, and thrive. Our collective mission is to invest in students’ futures through experiential learning that empowers them to cultivate leadership, confidence, and professional excellence, creating lasting impact in the world.


 

THE ROLE

 

What if you could go beyond the classroom and experience what it's truly like to work inside of a fast-paced fashion-tech startup? 

As a Project Management Intern & Assistant to the Founder, you will gain hands-on experience driving JBIER’s organizational growth across project management, executive administration, strategic planning, operations support, analytics, communication strategy, talent acquisition, HR, business development, and event coordination. You will also collaborate cross-functionally to explore how strategy, systems thinking, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making drive growth and innovation throughout the e-commerce and retail ecosystem.

This is your opportunity to play an active role in shaping how creativity meets business, strengthen your leadership and analytical skills, and build the foundation for your professional future. Join the JBIER team and become part of a global community that empowers you to think strategically, lead confidently, and launch a purposeful career that drives meaningful change.

 

See below for additional details regarding this role’s requirements.
 

  • Position Type: Internship
  • Compensation: Unpaid; academic credit is required per university guidelines 
  • Academic Credit: Yes; students must confirm credit eligibility with their university
  • Semester: Accepting applications for Spring/Summer 2026
  • Hours/Duration: 20 hours per week for 5 – 6 months
  • Location: Remote (Zoom) with structured deliverables and mentorship
  • Schedule: Flexible, designed around academic class schedules; self-schedule virtual shifts (9 AM–9 PM EST Monday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM Saturday–Sunday)
  • Team Structure & Communication: Virtual team meetings, daily breakout rooms, and internal communication platforms to support collaboration, accountability, structured deliverables, and mentorship
  • Student Expectations: Active participation in real-world business projects aligned with students’ education, experience, skillsets, interests, and career goals


 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Project Management / Administrative / Operations

  • Partner with the Founder, Operations team, and Team Leads to manage day-to-day operational workflows, including calendars, meeting operations, internal systems, e-commerce logistics, reporting, and cross-functional communication, to streamline processes, improve team productivity, and support scalability.
  • Drive project management execution through task management, operational planning, and performance analytics. Enhance organizational effectiveness by identifying challenges and supporting system-level problem-solving across remote teams.
  • Apply organizational planning, strategic thinking, and administrative management to strengthen JBIER’s internship infrastructure and leadership pathways through workflow optimization and performance tracking.
  • Align creative initiatives with marketing strategy and broader business objectives by coordinating timelines, priorities, deliverables, and cross-team dependencies to ensure cohesive execution across content, campaigns, and product launches.
  • Synthesize performance insights and progress indicators to support strategic decision-making, identify improvement opportunities, and inform future planning across marketing and operational initiatives.
  • Oversee and maintain organized digital asset management systems, project trackers, shared drives, and multimedia databases. Ensure all visuals, copy, and materials are secure, accessible, and consistent across company platforms for quality control, workflow efficiency, and brand alignment.


Business Development

  • Drive cross-functional operations and strategic planning by identifying revenue-generating opportunities and efficiency improvements aligned with JBIER’s mission and goals. Apply systems thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship principles to solve real-world business challenges and drive scalable program growth.
  • Develop and expand partnerships with retailers, employers, universities, investors, and industry leaders through outreach, relationship building, performance tracking, fundraising, and events. Conduct market and financial analyses to evaluate partnership models, pricing structure, and scalability.
  • Support business development initiatives by preparing pitch decks, reports, proposals, budgets, presentations, and creative assets; sourcing grants and funding; and analyzing financial data to  enhance profitability, operational sustainability, program capabilities and long-term impact.
  • Work closely with the Creative team to ideate and produce promotional content for recruitment, fundraising, and career accelerator initiatives. Deliver student-focused videos, social posts, and event visuals that highlight intern day-in-the-life spotlights, behind-the-scenes brand storytelling, alumni success stories, career advice, skill-building tips, and professional networking insights.


Human Resources / Talent Acquisition

  • Partner with the Operations Team to manage the full recruitment lifecycle for JBIER’s Fashion Internship Program and Career Accelerator initiatives, including job postings, talent sourcing, resume screening, interviewing, applicant tracking, selection, hiring, HR documentation, candidate communications, onboarding workflow structure, and training.
  • Assist with employee relations initiatives for JBIER team members post-hire by supporting performance, feedback, engagement, retention, and overall experience through problem-solving, expectation management, KPI tracking, data reporting, accountability, cross-functional team communication, and professional development.
  • Promote organizational effectiveness within JBIER’s remote, student-centered environment by partnering with the Founder and team leads to strengthen onboarding experiences, workflow structure, cross-functional alignment, culture-building initiatives, and continuous improvement across the program lifecycle.
  • Support the Human Resources Team in the execution of quarterly one-on-one meetings with team members to review performance, identify areas for growth, surface challenges, and track progress. Document key insights, analyze trends, compile executive-level reports, and present data-driven findings to leadership with proposed optimization strategies and clear action items that support short-term improvements, long-term planning, informed decision-making, and overall operational effectiveness.


 Events

  • Research, plan, and execute in-person and virtual events, including career fairs, workshops, information sessions, industry panels, and fundraisers that connect students, universities, and employers to bridge experiential learning with professional development and leadership training.
  • Coordinate fashion events and immersive shopping experiences, including live-selling shows, pop-ups, fashion shows, and photoshoots that elevate JBIER’s brand presence. Manage logistics, scheduling, cross-team communication, budgeting, roadmapping, promotion, and production to translate creative concepts into executable plans that ensure seamless delivery and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate on sustainability and community initiatives, influencer partnerships, and co-branded campaigns that integrate creative messaging with measurable impact.

 

Data Analytics / Social Media Marketing / Web Design / E-commerce

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support the full e-commerce journey from concept to customer, including merchandising and marketing initiatives that drive engagement and sales.
  • Perform data-driven SWOT analyses across JBIER Boutique’s digital channels to assess market positioning, sales trends, and customer behavior. Compile findings into reports with analytics and visual benchmarks to inform strategic growth and organizational decisions.
  • Conduct competitive brand analysis to identify top-performing categories, products, and styles. Develop data-backed strategies for assortment planning, pricing, and inventory optimization.
  • Research market trends across digital platforms and attend industry events, produce trend reports and present insights to leadership to guide creative strategy, merchandising decisions, design direction, and upcoming collection development.
  • Partner with the Founder and Merchandising team to manage shipping and customer-service operations, ensuring seamless order fulfillment and retention. Coordinate merchandising logistics, CRM operations, and post-sale satisfaction initiatives to maintain brand loyalty and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with the Web Design team to maintain and update JBIER’s internal job board and career-focused webpages by refreshing job listings, alumni testimonials, and brand content that communicates JBIER’s program capabilities, mission, culture, opportunities, success stories, and impact.


Fashion Merchandising

  • Support the Sustainability & Upcycling Project by managing operational logistics, inventory coordination, and data tracking for limited-edition sustainable designs. Collaborate cross-functionally on merchandising plans, sales training, and pricing strategy to connect creative initiatives with measurable impact and reinforce JBIER’s commitment to innovation and circular fashion.
  • Contribute to product planning and sourcing processes, assisting with communications, cost benchmarking, and process improvement using organizational-development approaches to enhance operational efficiency.


 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Students will:

  • Develop strategic, creative, and analytical skills by applying design thinking and problem-solving to real-world fashion, sustainability, and e-commerce business challenges.
  • Strengthen leadership, communication, and project coordination abilities by supporting organizational planning, schedule management, workflow optimization, and administrative operations.
  • Apply business administrative and operational strategy, along with effective stakeholder communication, to support key processes and performance within JBIER’s circular fashion ecosystem.
  • Gain practical experience using professional tools and systems, including Google Workspace, Excel, CRM, and analytics platforms, to support business growth and performance tracking.


 

REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Passion for operational excellence, cross functional teamwork, leadership development, organizational planning, schedule management, and supporting innovative fashion-tech initiatives.
  • Ability to coordinate projects, manage timelines, organize workflows, and apply strategic thinking to support planning, communication, and day to day business operations in a fast paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace, Excel, CRM tools, or basic administrative systems, with a willingness to learn project management and organizational tools used across business operations.
  • Participate in team meetings and milestone tracking to connect creative initiatives with operational goals. 


 

BENEFITS

 

  • Experience real-world entrepreneurship by working with a mission-driven, women-owned start-up, developing agility, creative confidence, and leadership in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
  • Accelerated experience in the fashion, retail, beauty, and tech industries, cultivating systems thinking, leadership, and operational awareness through hands-on exposure to all stages of the e-commerce lifecycle.
  • Rotational learning experience across creative and operational tracks, developing an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset in business, fashion, and sustainability, while building employer-ready skills through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Apply creative and data-driven problem-solving to fast-paced, people-oriented projects, strengthening communication, teamwork, organizational development, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Flexible remote environment designed to support academic balance, self-management, and adaptability, while providing global access to build digital collaboration skills and expand networks beyond local geographies.
  • Personalized mentorship and professional development training opportunities focused on leadership, communication, and career readiness to build advanced skills in interviewing, resume refinement, networking, self-branding, and confidence.
  • Empowered to take creative risks and present ideas persuasively, while designing innovative strategies for brand growth and market impact.
  • Gain firsthand insight into sustainability and ethical fashion practices through JBIER’s resale marketplace, product offerings, upcycling initiatives, and business operations that align with the future of circular fashion.
  • Contribute to high-impact projects and partnerships that connect fashion, business, and community through events, career-focused workshops, employer collaborations, fundraising campaigns, and social-impact initiatives.
  • Leverage JBIER Boutique’s global e-commerce and social media platforms, including the company website and LinkedIn, to develop project coordination, operational communication, and workflow management skills.


 

E-COMMERCE AND SOCIAL PLATFORMS

 

 

 

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