Style & Sustainability LLC is seeking a Digital Marketing & Social Media Marketing Intern to assist in the creation and implementation of digital marketing and social media strategies. Specifically, we’re looking for an energetic, creative, and analytical individual who loves storytelling and community building. If that description fits you to a tee, and you’re team-oriented and self-motivated, we’re looking for you!
This is an opportunity to work directly with the shop’s owner, a former UX leader who has directed digital teams at multiple Fortune 100 companies, including ExxonMobil, Bank of America, United Airlines, Humana, and Allstate. We offer competitive hourly pay and merchandise discounts; a fun, creative, and immersive work environment; and the opportunity to build a holistic case study for your portfolio.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This is a part-time role for an intern responsible for helping to develop and manage digital marketing and social media strategies; creating, implementing, and optimizing compelling digital content; and assisting with overall marketing and communication efforts for the company’s flagship brand, Born Again Consignment Parlor, with the potential to extend to other sub-brands. Preference will be given to those who can work on site and occasionally man the shop when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must Haves
- Familiarity with branding principles and a strong understanding of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- Experience in digital marketing and social media strategy, tools, and analytics
- Strong problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Proactive, thorough, and detail-oriented
- Pursuing or holding a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
- Passion for sustainability, social responsibility, and continuous learning
Nice to Haves
- Experience working in retail and consignment (online or onsite)
- Familiarity with Canva and Mailchimp
- Exposure to influencer and partner outreach
- Ability to work on site and occasionally man the shop
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help build and execute digital marketing and social media strategies, ensuring alignment with our brand identity and business objectives
- Assist in shaping our social media voice to amplify our brand presence, increase engagement, and foster meaningful connections with our audience
- Craft, schedule, and manage compelling, on-brand content, including posts, stories, videos, and graphics that promote our products and services and drive traffic to our brick & mortar location as well as our website
- Monitor and engage with our online communities and email inquiries by responding to comments and messages a timely, professional manner
- Build and maintain a weekly e-newsletter that meets brand guidelines and design specs
- Track the performance of campaigns, providing actionable insights to optimize performance
- Continuously research and stay informed about emerging trends and tools to keep online content fresh and engaging
- Identify and engage with potential influencers and partners to amplify our reach and strengthen our brand presence
ABOUT US
Born Again Consignment Parlor, a righteous resale shop nestled in the heart of Chicago’s historic Printers Row neighborhood, is on a mission to transcend the religion of retail. Not only does its staff love to curate the finest gently-used modern, vintage, and novelty merchandise with shoppers in mind, they revel in creating a transcendental customer experience that transforms the very essence of consignment shopping.
Here, real-time revelations deliver neighborhood Nordstrom Rack prices within a luxurious Nordstrom Store experience, featuring furniture, decor, clothing, and accessories that have been meticulously arranged to capture each customer’s personal style. Finally, the heavens have answered our prayers!
To learn more, call 312.363.3312, email inquiries@bornagainparlor.com, follow @bornagainparlor on social media, or visit the shop at 703 S Dearborn St.
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* Born Again Consignment Parlor is the flagship company of Style & Sustainability LLC, a lifestyle organization that champions environmental and economic equity as well as individual authenticity and advocacy through brick & mortar locations and online storefronts.
