Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures · 2 months ago
2026 Retail Management Internship (Outer Banks, NC)
Banks, OR
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringKitty Hawk Kites & Adventures is offering a summer internship opportunity for beach enthusiasts. The Retail Management Intern will assist managers during the busy season, gaining valuable experience in retail operations and customer service while enjoying the coastal environment.
E-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Promotion of Kitty Hawk Kites/Kitty Hawk Surf Co/Life is Good through advertising and activities to increase sales and productivity
Learn the operations of a seasonal retail business
Learn the basic responsibilities of retail managers including scheduling, payroll procedures and supervising employees
Generate and share daily, weekly and monthly sales goals and develop strategies to meet and exceed them
Customer Service which includes Greet and assist all customers, customer awareness, engaging customers, answering phones, passing out brochures, and a willingness to help customers with a variety of tasks, as needed
Keep a positive attitude and enthusiasm for customer service
Retail Sales and service
Operate POS system for the sales of merchandise, rentals, and bookings
Inventory/fold-hang-security tag/merchandise all new stock
Clean and maintain store and merchandise including vacuum, dust, clean glass, sweep, and straighten all merchandise. Inspect and maintain all rental equipment. Keep store neat and orderly
Willingly help out with a variety of tasks as needed by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Commitment to 12-week internship and flexible availability: nights, weekends and holidays
Commitment to customer service through great teamwork and communication skills
Dedication to excellence demonstrated by taking initiative and increasing product knowledge
Benefits
Competitive wages
Bonuses and incentives available
Paid training
Free recreation including hang gliding, kite boarding and kayaking
Up to 40% discount on merchandise
Company sponsored cookouts and events
Housing priority is given to interns and visa students
Housing is limited
Fun work environment and summer at the beach!
Company
Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures
Kitty Hawk Kites 🪁 has been pioneering adventure and family fun in the Outer Banks since 1974, offering a unique blend of exhilarating recreational activities and a diverse range of quality retail products.
Founded in 1974
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase