Purity Pearls Marketing and Sales Intern

Job Description 

About Us

Purity Pearls is a retail company that creates handcrafted genuine freshwater pearl jewelry with a purpose. Our jewelry tells a story and makes an impact. Every piece purchased gives back to support vulnerable women and children with an emphasis on those at risk to human trafficking. We're passionate about using beauty as a force for good. See https://www.puritypearls.com/pages/about to learn more about who we are!

As we grow, we're looking for a mission-aligned Marketing and Sales Intern who shares our values and wants to gain hands-on experience in purpose-driven marketing and business with a mission.

About the Role

This internship is perfect for someone who wants to explore business as a mission. You will need to be a people-person, creative, organized, self-motivated and eager to support a growing brand in a variety of ways. You’ll help bring our story and products to life through engaging marketing efforts and community-building sales support — while learning what it means to build a brand with impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with in person sales events for Purity Pearls, share about our mission and help to sell our jewelry.
• Assist in creating and scheduling content for social media, email newsletters, and other digital channels.
• Support product launches, promotions, and storytelling campaigns.
• Research market trends and potential partners aligned with our mission.
• Help drop off inventory at Purity Pearls boutiques and assist with stores as needed.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions.
• Share and embody our values across all touchpoints with customers and collaborators.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Comfortable sharing with confidence in person in a sales setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing basics.
• Organized, proactive, detail-oriented and reliable.
• Comfortable working both independently and with others.
• Must have own transportation.
• Must be willing to work some weekends, when pop-up sales events take place.
• Passionate about business with a purpose.
• Bonus:  beneficial real life work experience, a love for fashion, photography skills, experience with Canva, Shopify, Microsoft Excel and Word, Facebook and Instagram marketing.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience with purpose-driven marketing and a mission-oriented business in it’s early stages.
• Mentorship from the founder and CEO.
• Behind-the-scenes exposure to how a  purpose driven brand grows and connects with its audience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a company that’s creating positive change.

Internship Details

·         Location: DFW (primarily remote work but also includes: weekly zoom meetings, monthly in person meetings in Grand Prairie and various events and store visits around the metroplex)

·         Schedule: Part-time, 8-10 hours a week, flexible, but includes events on some weekends

o   Current pop-up events already scheduled (More TBD; flexible, but must be available for most of them):

§  November 1^st & 2^nd: Mansfield

§  November 15^th: Midlothian

§  November 21^st & 23^rd: Mansfield

§  November 16^th: Grand Prairie

§  December 5^th and 6^th :Waxahachie

§  December 13^th & 14^th: Mansfield

·         Duration: Ideally September to May, but a one semester option is a potential as well.

·         Reports to: Brooke Parks, CEO.

·         Compensation: Class credit available, stipend of $400 per semester and an opportunity for commission at sales events worked.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, contact information, and a short cover letter sharing why you're passionate about interning for Purity Pearls to info@puritypearls.com

Deadline to Apply: September 23^rd.

Let your creativity, passion, and purpose shine — we can’t wait to meet you.