Buyer Internship/ Volunteer at Hasana, Inc. in Chicago, IL

Company Description

The Aparecio Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was designed as an economic development strategy to lift women out of poverty and as a community development approach to build the leadership capacity of low-income women. The Aparecio Foundation provides academic support and scholarship programs for hihh-potential, low-income women in public high schools through an eight-year multiple-mentor program.

The culture of Aparecio Foundation is characterized by an informal and laid back environment, where employees work independently and in teams to develop and carry out effective organizational structure and work processes. Employees are driven through self-motivation and passion for the not-for-profit sector. Through the development of quality services to the enhancement of the organization’s goals and objectives employees are able to use their strengths and skills the best ways they can! Therefore Aparecio Foundation employees are given freedom to be creative and energetic in performing their tasks and duties as professionals in their respective field of expertise.

Job Description

Overview:

Hasana, Inc. is an accessible luxury brand. The spirit of the collection features high-end men's and women's clothing and accessories for timeless style. We provide custom, hand-made items ranging from contemporary to classic. Each item purchased directly benefits The Apareció Foundation and women's education.

Hasana, Inc. is seeking talented students in the Chicago Loop area for a variety of spring internship positions. Take advantage of on the job training, mentorship and exposure to all aspects of the fashion industry.

Hasana, Inc. is committed to developing a fun and productive work culture that is conducive to positive results!

We offer a uniquely open environment that demands initiative and imagination from every single team member that are heard, tested, and genuinely empowered to lead by example and create lasting impacts on our organization, its programs, and the community.

Responsibilities include:

As a Buyer intern for Hasana, Inc., you will be shadowing the sales and marketing team in addition to helping with specific responsibilities. Must be able to work on location.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Assist Sales Director with mailings, organization of client books, prospecting ● Assist with showroom appointments and tradeshows ● Researching targeted retailers to carry our brands as well as working with existing clients to get reorders ● In-house Sales Associate ● Researching fashion trends through internet, magazine and other media outlets ● Filing, scanning, and organizing sales orders and receipts ● Sample pulls for press ● Assisting Sales Director in selling appointments ● Assisting Sales Director with researching new selling opportunities ● Assist with production and design related duties ● Pulls selling reports ● Keys in related selling and generates a related selling report ● General admin duties. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable reaching out to clients by phone and email ● Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

● A passion for women’s economic opportunities ● Must be a full or part-time student and working toward a degree ● Must be eligible to receive school credit and commit to 2-3 days a week for 3 months or a bachelors degree ● Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work autonomously ● Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups as necessary both internally and externally ● Flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple tasks ● Strong computer skills, PC with experience in Windows NT, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable software ● Integrity, honesty, openness and a willingness to operate as a team player

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.