Summer Internship

Share Email Opening Apply Now (Main.asp?JID=191919&BID=91&LoID=182894&RID=6142230&FID=1&Ad=&Refer=&PositionID=625076&ssbgcolor=&SearchScreenID=6428&CountryID=3)Title Summer Internship About the Organization About the Organization Since 1981, Outdoor Research has been building award-winning outdoor clothing and gear. We stand behind every product we make with the Outdoor Research Infinite Guarantee- warranty. Find out how we were born from our founder Ron Gregg's research-led approach to problem solving, and discover the origins of our first products in Our Story. Discover our roots in U.S. manufacturing, our legacy in Made in the USA tactical gloves, and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the development of face masks and medical-grade personal protective equipment in Protection. Learn about our product processes using recycled materials, how we enforce the safety and wellbeing of our workplaces, and our commitment to all people and the planet in Responsibility. Meet some of our community members who work to create safe, accessible, and equitable outdoor spaces in our Community Partnerships and our Ambassadors. We'd be thrilled to have you join the team and find your Career at Outdoor Research. Outdoor Research Values Curiosity: We are constantly striving to learn and improve ourselves. In our products, as a brand, as a team, and as individuals. Passion: We love what we do and take pride in sharing our work with others. Innovation: We are complex problem solvers. Collaboration: We are better together. Community: We embrace the collective impact we can have from our diverse perspectives; on each other, society, and our environment. Position Summer Internship Description Location: Seattle, Potential for Hybrid, department dependant.Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hourOur ValuesCuriosity – We are constantly striving to learn and improve ourselves. In our products, as a brand, as a team and as individuals.Passion - We love what we do and take pride in sharing our work with others.Innovation- We are complex problem solvers.Collaboration - We are better together.Community – We embrace the collective impact we can have from our diverse perspectives; on each other, society, and our environment.About these internship opportunities: Outdoor Research is looking to build diversity in the outdoor industry by offering up to 5 underrepresented students the opportunity to intern within one of our departments (full time) for 6 weeks. Interns will have the opportunity to work on projects that build their skills, learn cross-functional dynamics, and build connections within the outdoor industry along with fellow interns. Be prepared to share which characteristics you represent that are underrepresented; be it perspective - race, gender identity, disability, or a unique background.Which departments are you interested in learning more about?

Direct to Consumer - The e-commerce team combines technology, user experience, analytics, merchandising, and digital marketing to develop a direct relationship with our customers

Marketing – Attracting new customers in our established apparel line (building on current momentum in the outdoor industry)

Product Design – Designing future styles based on market analysis and consumer needs

Sales – Wholesale - Working with our various sales representatives, distributors and specialty retailers (ski shops, REI, outdoor stores, etc.) across the country / globe to align order fulfillment and provide top class service

Supply Chain- Ensure that right amount of product is available to customer at right place and right time (Forecasting customer demand, executing procurement plan, monitoring production, coordinating delivery from factories to fulfillment centers)

Anticipated Internship Dates: June 17 – July 26Located in Seattle, interns would need to be in-house at least 3 days per week depending on department.Position Requirements What you should bring to the table:

Curiosity for your own career direction and a desire to get outdoors

Preferred Qualifications:

Attending college and over the age of 18 years of age.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Seattle, WA

EOE Statement OR is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in an unlawful manner. Employment-related decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or military status, genetic information, political ideology or other applicable protected class status. This commitment extends to all employment practices including selection, hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, promotion or transfer, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, demotion, layoff, or separation. All employment decisions are based upon the qualifications of the individual and the job requirements.

OR supports this commitment with an Affirmative Action Program, which is updated annually. Theobjectives of the Affirmative Action Program are to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of our local community. We fully support affirmative action to include women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities throughout our workforce. The OR Affirmative Action Program is available for review by all employees and is maintained in the Human Resources Department.