Spring 2025 Intern – Business Development/Retail - Ohio History Connection

The Ohio History Connection's mission is to
Spark Discovery of Ohio's stories.
Embrace the present, share the past and transform the future.

Position: Spring 2025 Internship - Business Development/Retail

Type: Unpaid Internship

Schedule: Part-time, unpaid position from Monday, January 12-March 21, 2025. Must be consistent weekdays in 4-hour shifts (Ex. Monday and Wednesday 8-12 or Tuesday and Thursday 12-4)

Application Period: Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2024. Once the position closes, applications will be reviewed and those candidates best fitting the needs of the position will be contacted for an interview.

Location: Ohio History Center

Reports to: Retail Coordinator

About Ohio History Connection:

The Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio's stories. Chartered in 1885, the OHC carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state's history. This includes housing the state historic preservation office, the official state archives, local history office and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio.

Summary:

The project will be updating our online store with items. This will include photography, description writing, and data entry. There will also be some hands-on work of merchandising in the Center Store, new product research, restocking, light inventory work (cycle counting but not full inventory counts,) and light product design.

Essential Functions:

• Data Entry
• Light Photography
• Internet research
• Inventory
• Merchandising

Required Education, Skills, Experience:

• Must be enrolled in an academic program OR a recent graduate from an academic program (within one year)
• Majors in Business, Education, Hospitality, Social Science, Art, Graphic Design, and open to other if other skills and interest criteria are met.
• Experience with Word, Excel, photo editing software.

Required Competencies:

• Works well both independently and with and in support of colleagues to complete work.
• Demonstrates a potential to communicate well in written and verbal communications, including informal mediums like email and meetings.
• Retail, Inventory, and/or web design experience is a plus but not a necessity.

Other Requirements:

• Must complete a background check and internship onboarding paperwork
• Must create and account, log internships hours and sign up for internship shifts via Track It Forward
• Must be available to attend virtual spring welcome day and present at the virtual spring internship summit

Education and Experience Outcomes:

• Data Entry
• Product Design and Vendor Relationships
• Shipping and Receiving
• Inventory and Database Development
• Sales Data Interpretation and Analysis

Application Instructions

To apply, visit www/ohiohistory.org/jobs and use the Applicant Tracking System to apply. Include resume, cover letter, and applicable application materials. For questions and accommodations, email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at applicant@ohiohistory.org.