Internship Opportunity — T-Shirt World CT (Eastern Connecticut State University)
About T-Shirt World CT
T-Shirt World CT is a custom apparel and streetwear brand with a retail location at Tanger Outlets Foxwoods and a growing e-commerce business (www.tshirteez.com). We create custom apparel for businesses, schools, teams, and events, and we produce our own capsule collections.
Internship Options:
Marketing & Social Media Intern
E-Commerce & Content Intern
Operations & Customer Experience Intern
Internship Overview
This internship is a hands-on role for a motivated student who wants real experience in a fast-paced retail + e-commerce environment. Interns will support day-to-day marketing, content creation, and/or operations while learning how a small business runs—from product launches to customer experience.
What You’ll Work On (Responsibilities)
Depending on your interests and strengths, you may support:
Social media content planning (Instagram/Facebook): post ideas, captions, basic scheduling
Content creation support: product photos/video clips, behind-the-scenes content, short-form edits
E-commerce support: product listings, descriptions, collections, basic site updates
Community/outreach: campus partnerships, influencer outreach support, event promotion
Customer experience: assisting with order status updates, in-store promotions, and feedback collection
Operations support: organizing inventory, preparing items for print/pack/ship, light admin tasks
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
Current ECSU student (any major welcome)
Reliable, organized, and comfortable taking initiative
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Interest in streetwear, branding, entrepreneurship, or retail/e-commerce
Comfortable learning new tools (Canva, Google Workspace, social platforms)
Nice to have:
Canva, CapCut, or Adobe experience
Photography/videography basics
Basic understanding of Instagram/TikTok trends (even if you’re not an expert)
Schedule & Location
Part-time: 8–15 hours/week (flexible around class schedule)
Duration: 8–12 weeks (with option to extend)
Location: Hybrid (some remote work + on-site at Tanger Outlets Foxwoods as needed)
What You’ll Gain
Real portfolio work (content, campaigns, product launches, or operations projects)
Mentorship from a local business owner and production team
Exposure to custom apparel production (DTF, screen printing, embroidery)
A clear project to own (so you can show measurable results)
Compensation
Paid or for academic credit (depending on program requirements and fit)