Lisa Mims, co-founder of Mod Green Pod, contacted me to ask if I could put out the word that they are on the lookout for interns.
Mod Green Pod is a locally based (their office is in the South End) company that makes upholstery fabric and wallpaper that is eco-friendly (hand silk-screened on organic cotton fabric and vinyl free paper). The listing for the part-time internship is below:
Internship with Green Textile Company
General Business Internship: Fall/Winter time frame. Option to extend internship into Spring exists if desired.
Mod Green Pod (http://www.modgreenpod.com/) is a Boston-based company that designs, manufactures and sells organic cotton upholstery fabric and vinyl-free wallpaper. We are seeking a part-time intern to help with general business tasks. The intern must be able to commit to at least 15 hours a week. Intern will work directly with co-founder Lisa Mims, as well as other employees. This is an unpaid internship, but school credit can be earned.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Manage mailing list
2. Send samples to customers/inquirers and follow up
3. Assist taking of orders
4. Assist packing/shipping of orders
5. Help to manage inventory
6. Research additional sales channel
Qualities:
1. Creativity, enthusiasm, follow through
2. Knowledge of MS Office
3. Interest in textile design, green home design, green building
Incentives:
1. School credit can be earned
2. Duties/hours can be tailored to your requirements
3. Flexible work schedule
4. Opportunity to learn first hand about working in a small design company, in an entrepreneurial environment as well as in the Green building industry
Please email a resume, a description of any special internship requirements and questions to lisam@modgreenpod.com.
To learn more about Mod Green Pod, please visit: www.modgreenpod.com
