Merchandise Summer Internship

Carolina Core FC is seeking a driven, creative, and detail-oriented Merchandise Intern to join our team. This is a hands-on opportunity to experience the full scope of merchandising within professional sports- from product creation to match day retail- while seeing how merchandise serves as a powerful driver of community, connection, and culture. This role is designed for someone who wants more than just an internship. It's an opportunity to gain well-rounded, real-world experience across all levels of the merchandise business, working alongside a team that is building something meaningful both on and off the pitch. This internship is unpaid and offered for class credit. What You'll Do Assist in inventory management and allocation across retail channels, including stadium, activations, and e-commerce Support product development , from early concepts and inspiration to final execution and launch Research trends and contribute to seasonal planning and merchandising strategy Help coordinate and execute matchday retail, pop-up shops, and fan-facing activations Assist with store merchandising, displays, and visual presentation across all retail environments Collaborate with the marketing team on product storytelling and promotional campaigns Support Shopify and e-commerce operations , helping ensure a seamless online shopping experience Provide customer-facing support on matchdays and at activations, helping create a memorable fan experience Contribute to day-to-day operations of the Merchandise and Retail team, gaining exposure to both strategy and execution What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Interest in apparel, design, retail, or sports merchandising Self-starter with a creative mindset and positive, team-first attitude Ability to work matchdays, nights, and weekends as needed Familiarity with Shopify, Canva, or Excel is a plus Alignment with our CORE values: Collaborative, Community Driven, Development, Accountability, and Bold Ambition We're looking for individuals who hold themselves to a high standard, are eager to learn, and want to fully invest in an experience that will help them grow and succeed in this space. Why Join Us Gain hands-on experience across the full merchandise lifecycle in professional sports Be part of building a brand where merchandise plays a key role in fan connection and community identity Work in a collaborative environment with exposure to both creative and operational aspects of the business Contribute to projects that come to life in the real world- from the pitch to the store to the fans Carolina Core FC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.