Job Description

Nordstrom is seeking summer interns who are exceptionally motivated and possess high levels of curiosity to join our merchandising organization.

As a Nordstrom Merchandising Intern, you’ll play a dual role — dedicated student and valued team member. Successful Merchandising Interns will also have the opportunity to join Nordstrom full-time upon completion of their degree. 

As an intern, you’ll… 

• Be assigned to a specific buying squad and participate as a member of the team  

• Develop an understanding of the needs, wants and expectations of the customer 

• Be a student of the business regarding effective analysis and decision making to improve department performance 

• Learn the role of an entry level merchant by working shoulder to shoulder with our expert buying teams

• Work on an independent impact project to present to the buying and leadership teams 

• Attend executive speaker events with plenty of opportunities to ask questions 

You own this if you… 

• Are an active college student enrolled in an accredited institution and working toward a bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field, and will graduate in 2027 or 2028

• Are able to commit to a full-time schedule 

• Are able to move to Seattle for the duration of the 10-week summer internship and willing to relocate to Seattle if offered full time employment following graduation  

• Are looking for a career that pairs your business expertise with your love of fashion 

• Have strong business acumen and math skills and the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions 

• Build great relationships through stellar communication and follow-through 

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by leveraging your strong organizational skills and ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures 

What’s next? We’re glad you asked… 

The 2027 summer internship program is 10 weeks and will take place June 14th - August 20th in Seattle, WA. Housing will be provided for individuals living 30 miles or further from the Nordstrom corporate offices. Interviews will take place in November 2026.  We anticipate hiring decisions being made by January 2027. 

The hourly pay for this role will be $25.00.

At this time, Nordstrom cannot provide sponsorship now or in the future for this role. This includes interested parties who currently hold an F-1, H-1, TN, J-1, OPT, or CPT visa.   

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. 
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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