Merchandise Planner/Buyer Intern

Little League® International of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is seeking a qualified junior or senior to join Little League’s merchandise team during the Summer of 2026 at Headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This internship helps support and assist the merchandising department in various areas of retail planning and buying prior to the Little League World Series. Successful candidates will aid in retail planning and buying, product displays, merchandising, and inventory control to maximize retail sales, revenue, and operational efficiencies while assuring a quality fan and customer experience.

The internship will run from approximately May to August, hours typically follow normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with occasional weekend shifts, and based on business needs, extended hours during the Little League World Series event. This internship earns $15 per hour for up to 35 hours per week. Acceptance into the internship is contingent on all applicable background checks. The preferred fields of study include, Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business or related fields.

ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, we are the administrative and operational headquarters for Little League Baseball and Softball, the leading nonprofit youth sports organization with 80+ years of history supporting youth baseball and softball. Little League® is played in approximately 6,500 communities across more than 80 countries around the world. We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MERCHANDISE PLANNER INTERN AT LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Our internship program provides a hands-on learning experience with one of the world’s most visible sporting events. This position provides the opportunity to learn retail management/buying and planning including point of sale data entry, learning about pricing strategies & mark ups based on cost, recapping the open to buy for product knowledge, executing floor plans and contributing to the design element for World Series merchandise while assuring a quality fan and customer experience.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

· Work with Buyer to help develop allocation plans which support the departmental goals to increase sales.
· Aid with point-of-sale and e-commerce product preparation
· Understand the ordering timeline and open-to-buy process while working with vendors' specifications.
· Research merchandising trends and make recommendations on product placement.
· Assist with executing merchandising floor plans
· Recommend which products should be featured in advertising.
· Work with MS Office, specifically Excel, and learn inventory management software.
· Contribute to design work adhering to the Little League® brand guidelines such as logos, colors, etc.
· Assist retail staff with other duties as needed including customer service & inventory management including stock work and store maintenance
· Create reference packets of merchandise for all locations
· Work as a staff lead for the World Series
· The job may require lifting boxes that weigh up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, standing, and standing for long periods of time as well as sitting for long periods of time at a desk in an office environment

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MERCHANDISE PLANNER INTERN:

· College students with preferred fields of study include Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, Business, or related fields.
· Previous retail experience with excellent customer service.
· Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
· Ability to work well independently within a team and service-oriented environment.
· Attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication.
· Ability to work in an office/retail/warehouse setting.
· Proficient computer skills with the ability to use MS Office, specifically Excel, point-of-sale systems, and job-specific platforms i.e. inventory management software.
· Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and commitment to providing outstanding service.
· Customer-focused work style with internal personnel and external customers
· Physical ability to lift-up to 50 lbs.
· Ability to stand/walk/sit for long periods of time.
· Ability to use Adobe platforms or photoshop to help with design work preferred but will teach!

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE STARTS HERE – ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

We are dedicated in providing a diverse, accepting, and supportive work environment that holds all employees to the highest standards of conduct, integrity, inclusiveness, respect, and engagement. We strive to transform our organization into a place where employees work, thrive, and grow while supporting our collective and individual successes.

Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome underrepresented minorities to apply!