Summer 2026 Internship - Marketing

Every Summer Internship Should Feel This Good! A few things you should know…

• Business hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, with a daily half hour unpaid lunch break
• Our Summer 2026 Internship Program is 10 weeks in total and will run from June 1st - August 7th
• We have one opening per internship position
• Rising Seniors only
• All interns are expected to be on-site within commuting distance from Stamford, CT for the full 10 week program
• With a growing number of applicants each year, this is a highly competitive internship program. Please add any additional information to your application such as a link to your blog, social media, website, portfolio, or any other relevant projects to show your passion!

Overview We’re on the lookout for highly motivated college students, in good academic standing, who are passionate about our brand and about working toward a career in the retail industry.

Interns will be responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations within their designated department, providing support to other departments as needed, as well as handling administrative tasks throughout the office. In addition to the above responsibilities, all Interns will be assigned a group project to work on throughout the summer and are expected to present their findings to management at the conclusion of the Internship. Interns will be assigned a group of business leaders for direction and guidance through the project. Vineyard vines also provides professional development and social opportunities throughout the summer.

Please note: At this time, all interns will be expected to be on-site for the full summer in Stamford, CT. Candidates who are eligible will be able to apply to a housing scholarship program (more information to come)

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Marketing

• Conduct research on current market trends and competitor activities
• Assist in analyzing and hind sighting completed campaigns

• PR

• Sample trafficking and image requests
• Assisting in influencer seeding & proposing new relationships
• Assist in concepting and executing gifting mailers for key brand moments
• Monitor all media coverage to ensure the company’s image remains positive

• Social Media

• Assist social team in brainstorming campaign ideas and with day to day projects for all social platforms
• Community management on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok
• Assist in creating presentations for senior leadership regarding analytics, audience growth, and competitive analysis
• Contribute to social media posts and ideas including images, videos, captions and helping to create a content calendar
• Work with the team to help develop a @vineyardvineswomen Instagram strategy and schedule

• Retail Marketing

• Assist in cross-functional communication and preparation between the marketing department and retail stores to ensure planning and execution of store marketing events from conception to conclusion
• Must be able to respond to all store requests in a timely fashion
• Review and records results from store activations and retail events
• Assist in planning and building out retail marketing directives

• Sponsorship & Events

• Research & provide recommendations for new event opportunities
• Assist with logistics & planning for vineyard vines sponsored events

What You Bring

• An interest in Marketing and fashion
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Majoring in Marketing / Communications
• A passion for the vineyard vines brand and lifestyle
• Great communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Flexibility and open-mindedness
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential company materials
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Ability to plan, manage time, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively receive and communicate feedback
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude

Everyday Will Feel This Good Because

• We have a fun-entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
• Every Thursday we have catered Fruit and Bagels
• Every Wednesday in the summer we have an ice cream truck to satisfy your cravings
• Should you live in the city or surrounding areas and commute by train, we provide a shuttle to our office
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
• We have a fully stocked kitchen filled with unlimited fruit, snacks, and drinks to help you stay energized while On-Deck