Marina Pro Shop Manager Intern — Paid, Housing

MAU MARINE; Okoboji (IA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored housing

Job summary

MAU MARINE in Okoboji, IA is seeking a Marina Pro Shop Manager Intern (Paid) for May–August 2027. You will learn products, implement programs to drive traffic and sales, and help create a safe, attractive shop environment.

You’ll train under the Pro Shop Manager, support events, merchandise, and customer service, and help develop seasonal staff while representing Mau Marine’s mission of exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for boating and keen interest in marine industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers and team.
• Strong collaboration to work with diverse team and service department.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with proactive attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure profitability of the Ship's Store through the sale, marketing, and merchandising of inventory.
• Implement programs to increase traffic and sales and enforce concepts that lead to repeat customers.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of manufacturer products/programs and communicate to coworkers and customers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments.
• Initiate housekeeping, safety and security procedures that result in a safe and attractive work environment.
• Develop, train, and motivate staff to promote growth of seasonal staff.
• Maintain professional attire according to dealership policy.
• Set the tone for a positive and upbeat work environment.
• Develop and execute retail processes to support elevated customer experiences.
• Create product and service inventory mix to satisfy customer demands.
• Create exciting merchandising of products and services to promote customer loyalty.
• Work Mau Marine special events as needed.
• Other duties as presented by management.

Skills

Passion for boating

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Driver's license

Job description

MAU MARINE in Okoboji, IA is seeking a Marina Pro Shop Manager Intern (Paid) for May–August 2027. You will learn products, implement programs to drive traffic and sales, and help create a safe, attractive shop environment.

You’ll train under the Pro Shop Manager, support events, merchandise, and customer service, and help develop seasonal staff while representing Mau Marine’s mission of exceptional customer experience.