Who Are We?

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is a rapidly growing women’s fashion company with five unique brands, 130+ locations across 38 states. Our stores feel like a sanctuary—a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brands are built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the world.

Our Mission

"Stand Out. For Good." At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto—they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA to build schools for underserved communities in Peru, we are committed to making a meaningful impact.

Position Overview

The Merchandising & Marketing Internship offers hands-on experience in two key areas of the retail business. Interns will gain valuable exposure to merchandising, buying, and home marketing while supporting day-to-day business operations, digital marketing initiatives, and product assortment strategies. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop practical skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and learn how merchandising and marketing work together to bring products to life.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is organized, creative, analytical, eager to learn, and passionate about fashion, retail, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with vendor relationships, purchase orders, reporting, product sourcing & production, and maintaining product samples for meetings.

• Help develop marketing content, including social media, email campaigns, website content, and other promotional materials.

• Assist with digital marketing efforts, including social media management, email marketing, and campaign execution.

• Conduct market and trend research to identify customer insights, competitive activity, and emerging fashion trends.

• Monitor campaign performance and assist in preparing reports with data-driven recommendations.

• Coordinate with vendors and internal cross-functional teams, including Design, Product Development, and Sales.

• Assist with administrative tasks, including organizing files, managing databases, and coordinating meetings.

• Stay informed on industry trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive retail landscape.

Qualifications

• Must have a few days of open availability and be able to work a minimum of 20–25 hours per week.

• Upcoming junior, senior, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, Communications, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.

• Passion for fashion, home furnishings, retail, merchandising, and marketing.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, including Excel/Google Sheets.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Creative thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn new skills. #LI-DNI

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:

• #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023

• #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022

• #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023

• #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022