Amendolaro Boutique is a locally owned retail business that has grown from a downtown gift shop into a destination for apparel, jewelry, watches, gifts, home décor, and lifestyle products for both men and women. The business combines a welcoming in-store shopping experience with a growing e-commerce presence, active social media channels, live online shopping events, and specialty services like permanent jewelry appointments. With new products arriving throughout the year, Amendolaro continues to evolve while providing the personal service and attention to detail that independent retailers are known for.

This internship offers the opportunity to learn how a modern retail business combines marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, and customer service to create a successful shopping experience both in-store and online. Working directly with owner Justin Amendolaro, you’ll gain hands-on experience creating marketing content, photographing merchandise, managing online product listings, supporting e-commerce operations, and helping execute digital advertising campaigns. You’ll also assist with day-to-day business operations, giving you a well-rounded understanding of how an independent retailer grows and adapts in today’s marketplace. As the semester progresses, additional projects may be introduced based on your interests, skills, and the needs of the business.

www.amendolaro.com

Logistics:

• Fall 2026 internship with an August/Early September start
• Approximately 20 hours per week
• $12.50/hour
• Hybrid internship based in Scranton, PA
• For-credit optional*

Qualifications

• Open to students at any academic level
• Coursework in Marketing, Business, Communications, Digital Media, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
• Experience creating content for social media platforms
• Basic website or e-commerce experience is preferred
• Interest in photography, merchandising, or digital marketing
• Creative, organized, and detail-oriented
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn, contribute ideas, and adapt to a variety of projects

Projects & Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of how marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, and day-to-day retail operations work together to support the growth of an independent business.

• Create and schedule social media content while assisting with digital advertising campaigns that promote new arrivals, seasonal collections, and special events.
• Photograph merchandise and update the business website with product images, descriptions, pricing, and inventory information.
• Assist with preparing customer orders, organizing inventory, and supporting day-to-day retail and e-commerce operations.
• Research marketing trends, contribute ideas for future campaigns, and collaborate with the owner on marketing, merchandising, and other business projects.
• Take on additional projects throughout the semester based on your interests, strengths, and the evolving needs of the business.

Student Eligibility

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Lackawanna County currently enrolled in a college or university.
• Be a student currently enrolled in a Lackawanna County college or university.
• Be a student enrolled at a Chamber member college or university.
• Be a 2026 college graduate and a resident of Lackawanna County.

Application Directions & Deadline

• Students are required to check with their college/university career development office to determine whether any guidelines or requirements must be met by the student and/or the small business host prior to the start of the internship.
• A cover letter and resume are required for a complete application. Additional information may be requested by the business later. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.