Apply on Employer Site

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation · 15 hours ago

Spring Internship - YOS

Brooklyn, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

1+ years exp

Start in 2026 Winter

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation is a non-profit corporation serving as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of the City of New York. They are seeking Spring Interns for the Yard Opportunity Shop (YOS) to support Retail Outreach & Events and Retail Operations, providing hands-on experience in community engagement, event planning, and retail operations.

Non ProfitReal Estate

Responsibilities

Collaborate with participating entrepreneurs to plan and execute outreach and promotional strategies aimed at attracting new customers (e.g. pop-ups, activations, etc.)

Assist with events logistics including setup, breakdown, guest flow, and staff coordination

Document programs & events through photos, video, and post-event summaries

Develop marketing tactics & collateral, including flyering, tabling at community events, and partnership opportunities

Assist with tracking outreach efforts and collecting data from participants

Help to create short-form videos and other content to highlight the YOS, its businesses, and programs

Support Assistant Curator on short videos in the exhibition Shaping a Living by preparing prompts, scheduling filming, etc

Support point-of-sale and daily retail operations, including sales transactions, opening, and closing procedures

Assist with daily retail operations in YOS, including opening and closing procedures

Support installation and deinstallation of retail and gallery spaces between sessions, including packing, labeling, and safely handling products (may involve standing, bending, and lifting light-to-moderate materials)

Support point-of-sale and daily retail operations, including sales transaction, opening, and closing procedures

Monitor inventory levels using internal tracking systems to facilitate replenishment

Research, test, and document merchandising strategies in collaboration with business owners

Support customers with questions related to gallery items available for purchase

Observe and document customer behavior & feedback using qualitative research methods

Analyze daily and weekly sales data to identify best-selling products and performance trends

Track key trends, including popular product categories, inquiries, and traffic patterns

Synthesize findings into weekly insight briefs to inform sales and merchandising strategies

Maintain organized records related to vendor participation and product performance

Coordinate with property management staff to report & track maintenance needs

Participate in scheduled professional development activities, (e.g. tours, panels, workshops)

Schedule informational interviews with BNYDC staff to learn about career paths

Participate in regular supervisor check-ins to reflect on progress, learning objectives, and professional development

Qualification

Retail operationsCustomer experienceData analysisEvent planningMarketing tacticsInterpersonal communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteWillingness to learnOrganizational skillsReliability

Required

Must be at least a college junior (must have at least half of the requirements needed for graduation) and be currently enrolled at an accredited college with interest in business, marketing, retail management, hospitality, entrepreneurship, or a related field

1 - 2 years of combined work, internship, and/or volunteer experience in a related field

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform light physical tasks such as bending, packing, labeling, and lifting light-to-moderate materials

Must be able to work scheduled shifts, including some weekends and evenings as required

Strong interest in retail operations, customer experience, small business support, entrepreneurship, and/or community-based programming

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, comfortable engaging directly with customers, business owners, and cross-functional teams

Ability to observe, document, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative feedback

Basic data literacy, comfortable working with spreadsheets, trackers, and simple reports

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to multi-task effectively

Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and willingness to learn in a hands-on setting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel) and ability to learn new systems

Company

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation

The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) is the not-for-profit corporation that serves as the real estate developer and property manager of the Yard on behalf of its owner, the City of New York.

Founded in 1981

Brooklyn, New York, USA

201-500 employees