Innovate 1858 is a real-world, hands-on learning lab and retail store managed by Iowa State’s Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program and located in the Student Innovation Center. The space is run by Iowa State students, giving them the opportunity to gain retail leadership experience.

We are seeking innovative team members with a passion for retail in Technical Assistant roles for Spring 2024!

Please submit your application by July 1st at 11:59 PM CST. Interviews will take place during the month of July.

Assistant Description:

·       Assistants will work with managers and supervisors in the completion of all assigned tasks

·       Work 5-10 paid hours in-store each week ($11 an hour)

·       Must enroll in a 3-credit elective course that will meet once per week to discuss and plan all store operations. The time will be designated after all employees are hired.

Open Positions:

Merchandising Assistant: Manage Student Maker processes (pitch sessions, entry forms), provide insight into buying decisions, film and edit student maker chats, write student maker bios, create buying reports (sell through rates, markdowns, best/worst sellers, reorders)

Product Development Assistant: Manage and assist with private label orders, create data driven cut and sew designs, assist in various stages of the product development process, including research, trend forecasting, designing, managing project timelines, and quality assurance

E-Commerce Assistant: Oversee website management (product descriptions, images, online promotions, addition of student makers, home page updates), manage Ecwid accuracy, fulfill and ship online orders, create monthly Website Traffic reports

Social Media Assistant: Plan all social media campaigns (manage posting calendar, create at least two posts per week on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, post engaging stories, develop 1 reel a week, work with Buying Team on #Student Maker Mondays), execute 2-3 photoshoots and one video campaign, collaborate with local ISU influencers

Visual Merchandising/Events Assistant: Create in-store visual displays 2-3 times per semester, coordinate & plan in-store and external events, mock-up displays for pop-up events, pull merchandise for all pop-up events, deliver merch to the pop-up location, create a sales report after each event