Merchandise Intern

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Durham Bulls are seeking a Merchandise Intern to support retail operations across the stadium and online, helping with inventory, merchandising displays, and guest service.

You will learn sales techniques and assist with game-day store activities, ensuring accurate pricing, organized displays, and a welcoming fan experience.

This paid internship runs October 2026 through September 2027, with a pay rate of $13 per hour, and requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and home events.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Customer-service mindset; organized, motivated, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and all home events.
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations: merchandising, stocking, inventory, and seasonal staff management.
• Process sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service by greeting guests and providing product recommendations.
• Maintain organized and visually appealing product displays according to merchandising standards; stock and price items.
• Participate in receiving shipments, counting inventory, and updating inventory records.
• Support retail needs during home games, special events, and promotional activities on game and non-game days.
• Uphold the Durham Bulls brand by maintaining a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Communicate product and brand knowledge to enhance fan experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Verbal & written communication

Flexibility

Retail experience

Job description

About the Durham Bulls

The Durham Bulls are one of Minor League Baseball’s most iconic franchises, known for exceptional fan experiences and a vibrant ballpark atmosphere. The Merchandise trainee plays a key role in bringing that experience to life by helping fans take home a piece of the Bulls tradition.

Overview

The Merchandise Intern supports the retail operations of the Durham Bulls by assisting with inventory management, product merchandising, customer service, and game-day store operations. The intern will learn effective sales techniques that ensure fans receive high-quality shopping experience that reflect the team’s brand and values throughout the stadium and e-commerce platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Retail Operations

• Assist with the daily operations, including merchandising, stocking, inventory and management of seasonal staff.
• Process sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service by greeting guests, answering questions, and providing product recommendations.

Merchandising & Inventory

• Maintain organized and visually appealing product displays according to merchandising standards.
• Stock shelves, restock items as needed during events, and ensure all merchandise is properly tagged and priced.
• Participate in receiving shipments, counting inventory, and updating inventory records.

Game-Day Support

• Support retail needs during home games, special events, and promotional activities on both game and non-game days throughout the year.
• Assist with crowd flow, line management, and maintaining a clean and safe retail environment.

Brand Representation

• Uphold the Durham Bulls’ brand by maintaining a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Communicate product and brand knowledge to enhance our fan experience.

Required Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong customer-service mindset; organized, motivated, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and all home events.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; adaptable to feedback, changing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred, especially in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Capability Capacity to stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds boxes.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to remain focused and productive in noisy, crowded environments with multiple distractions.
• May require working outdoors in varying and unpredictable weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

Pre-Employment Information

• Pay Rate: $13/hour
• Duration: October 2026 – September 2027
• A pre-employment drug screening is required.
• Capitol Broadcasting Company participates in E-Verify.

EEO Statement

Capitol Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

CBC Statement

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications leader which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAZ-TV, WRAL News+ (WNGT-CD), WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, WCMC-FM, WCMC-HD1, WDNC-AM, WCMC-HD2, WCMC-HD3, WCMC-HD4, Microspace Communications, and Capitol B Creative in Raleigh, NC; WILM-TV, WILT-LD and Sunrise Broadcasting in Wilmington, NC; The Durham Bulls Baseball Club, Bull City Hospitality, and the Coastal Plain League in Durham, NC; The Holly Springs Salamanders in Holly Springs, NC; the Zebulon Devil Dogz in Zebulon, NC; the American Underground startup hub and workspace in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham, NC, and Rocky Mount Mills in Rocky Mount, NC.