Innovate 1858 is a real-world, hands-on learning lab and retail store managed by Iowa State’s Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program and located in the Student Innovation Center. The space is run by Iowa State students, giving them the opportunity to gain retail leadership experience.

We are seeking innovative team members with a passion for retail in Manager and Technical Assistant roles for Spring 2025!

Please submit your application by December 1st at 11:59 PM CST.

MANAGER DESCRIPTION:

  • Managers will work with supervisors to create a syllabus, complete assigned manager tasks, and oversee their assistants throughout the semester

  • Participate in weekly Management Team Meeting

  • Work 5 paid hours in-store and 5 remote paid hours each week ($12 an hour)

  • Must enroll in a 3-credit elective course that will meet once per week to discuss and plan all store operations. The time will be designated after all employees are hired.

  • Should have relevant work or internship experience in their management area. The submission of a portfolio is encouraged, if applicable.

Assistant Description:

  • Assistants will work with managers and supervisors in the completion of all assigned tasks

  • Work 5-10 paid hours in-store each week ($11 an hour)

  • Must enroll in a 3-credit elective course that will meet once per week to discuss and plan all store operations. Meeting times will be designated after all employees are hired.

Open Positions:

Public Relations Manager: Develop promotional campaigns (monthly newsletter targeted to campus and AESHM faculty & staff, Press Releases), manage collaborations (class projects, guest speaking, etc.), fulfill graphic needs (assist visually with displays, coupons, etc.), create gifting catalog, donation requests

Public Relations/Graphic Design Assistant: Develop promotional campaigns (monthly newsletter targeted to campus and AESHM faculty & staff, Press Releases), manage collaborations (class projects, guest speaking, etc.), fulfill graphic needs (assist visually with displays, coupons, etc.), create gifting catalog, donation requests

Marketing Assistant: Plan all social media campaigns (manage posting calendar, create at least two posts per week on Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin, post engaging stories, develop 1 TikTok a week, work with Buying Team on #Student Maker Mondays), execute 2-3 photoshoots and one video campaign,collaborate with local ISU influencers