About the role#
The Museum Store Digital Commerce Intern helps grow online sales for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. You will spend your time researching strategies, building a marketing plan, and managing the back-end operations of our Shopify website. This role offers the chance to see a project from the initial planning phase through to final implementation and results analysis.
What you'll do#
- Gather internal and external knowledge to inform our online sales strategy.
- Build a marketing plan that includes 2 to 3 strategies, supporting tactics, and revenue metrics.
- Present your finalized plan to Business Sales and Strategy and Museum Store leadership.
- Learn the back-end operations of our Shopify platform.
- Improve the website layout and product presentation.
- Add 50 new items to the online store.
- Present the final results of your implemented plan to leadership.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year of college coursework.
- A major or field of study in digital marketing or retail is preferred.
- A working knowledge of website structure.
- Experience or coursework in building a marketing plan.
- An understanding of how to motivate adult shoppers who are buying for children.
- A desire to make a measurable impact.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and leadership.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to move throughout the Museum Store as needed.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time internship based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- The role requires approximately 15 hours per week.
- This position is for the Winter 2027 term.
- This is a paid internship.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis operates as a nonprofit organization focused on family learning. Founded in 1925, it maintains a facility in Indianapolis that covers 472,900 square feet across five floors. The museum creates exhibits within the arts, sciences, and humanities for children and families. It employs between 201 and 500 people.
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