Merchandising Intern
Duration: September – December 2026 Location: Remote with travel opportunities to camp locations Hours: Part-time, 20 hours weekly (M–F)
Compensation: College credit for enrolled students; unpaid for recent graduates
About the Company
MADE Hoops is the premier grassroots basketball events organization in North America. Founded in 2014, our mission is Maximizing Athletes’ Development and Exposure (MADE). We host 100+ boys and girls basketball events annually—competitive camps for all ages, middle school and high school tournaments, and the top independent high school circuit in the country. Our alumni include countless McDonald’s All-Americans, NCAA athletes, and NBA stars. Beyond events, MADE Hoops operates a robust commercial division with merchandise, brand partnerships, housing, scouting, content, and digital marketing business lines.
About the Program
MADE Hoops is a direct-to-consumer basketball apparel and events brand—online, in-person events, and a growing competitive circuit (MHC, Challenger). We move fast and wear many hats. This isn’t a “make coffee and file things” internship; you’ll be in the room where product decisions are made, helping shape what the next generation of hoopers wears. You’ll support the Director of Merchandising across data, assortment, design, and sourcing, gaining real exposure to how a raw concept becomes product on shelves and on court.
Responsibilities
- Support SKU-level analysis: sell-through, size curves, velocity by channel (online vs. events)
- Maintain product data in Shopify—listings, tagging, inventory accuracy
- Assist with assortment planning and buy sheets for upcoming seasons/events
- Sit in on design reviews and product development conversations to see how a raw concept becomes a physical product
- Support sourcing: vendor research, sample tracking, cost comparisons
- Track competitor pricing and product trends in basketball/streetwear
- Support pre/post-event merch prep: pack lists, inventory counts, returns processing
- Pull and organize reporting for weekly merch reviews
- Provide general ad hoc support for the Director of Merchandising
Requirements
- College student or recent graduate with a passion for sports
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated grinder with a second-to-none work ethic