Merchandising - Corporate Internship

Job Description

Nordstrom is seeking summer interns who are exceptionally motivated and possess high levels of curiosity to join our merchandising organization. 

As a Nordstrom Merchandising Intern, you’ll play a dual role — dedicated student and valued team member. Successful Merchandising Interns will also have the opportunity to join Nordstrom full-time upon completion of their degree.  

A day in the life...

• Be assigned to a specific buying squad and participate as a member of the team   

• Develop an understanding of the needs, wants and expectations of the customer  

• Be a student of the business regarding effective analysis and decision making to improve department performance  

• Learn the role of an entry level merchant by working shoulder to shoulder with our expert buying teams 

• Work on an independent impact project to present to the buying and leadership teams  

• Attend executive speaker events with plenty of opportunities to ask questions  

You own this if you…  

• Are an active college student enrolled in an accredited institution and working toward a bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field, and will graduate in 2026 or 2027 

• Are able to commit to a full-time schedule  

• Are able to move to Seattle for the duration of the 10-week summer internship and willing to relocate to Seattle if offered full time employment following graduation   

• Are looking for a career that pairs your business expertise with your love of fashion  

• Have strong business acumen and math skills and the ability to analyze data and draw conclusions  

• Build great relationships through stellar communication and follow-through  

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by leveraging your strong organizational skills and ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures  

What’s next? We’re glad you asked…  

The summer internship program is 10 weeks and will take place June 8-August 14 in Seattle, WA. Housing will be provided for individuals living 30 miles or further from the Nordstrom corporate offices. We anticipate hiring decisions being made by November 2025.  The hourly pay for this role will be $25.00.

We’ve got you covered…

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

A few more important points...

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. 

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