Ashro Lifestyle Brand Marketing Internship

With over 20 years of experience, Integrated Marketing Solutions, Inc. (IMS) manages consumer catalog and direct response mailing lists. Integrated Marketing Solutions, Inc. is an affiliate company of Colony Brands, Inc. which is one of North America's largest, multi-channel direct-marketing companies. We generously support the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.

The ASHRO Lifestyle Brand Marketing Internship will begin in January and end in August 2026.

Here at Ashro, we embrace our role as a niche clothing and lifestyle brand for the Black woman. Like our customer, we are dynamic, multi-faceted and ALL IN. We love fashion and style, but we also believe that beauty is as beauty does. In other words, we are nothing if we are not living generously. This is exactly how our customer, The Ashro Woman, lives. It is our privilege is to give her a catalog and website that’s just for her: a place to get inspired and dream about what her best self looks like—and what it might look like in the future. In everything we do, we celebrate her: her culture, her faith, her heart and her style. Our bold, targeted fashion assortment is built upon Afrocentric looks, church attire and coordinated head-to-looks she can’t get anywhere else. As a lifestyle brand, we also offer her treasures in the categories of home, gifts and beauty. Our styles, fit, models, categories and content are all a reflection of who The Ashro Woman is. 

Who are we? We are hard workers, team players, collaborators and we passionately value our customer. Does that sound like you?  If so, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do & Learn:

This internship offers a unique, hands-on experience, focused solely on the Ashro brand and one target customer, that encompasses marketing, creative, and branding. We are seeking an intern who will be as passionate about this bold and vibrant customer as we are. 

Your experience will offer exposure to brand strategy including digital, social media & content marketing. There will also be projects related to customer engagement and market research. Finally, there may be projects related to copywriting and creative insights depending on your areas of interest.

Another unique facet of this internship is participating on the Ashro Community Council where we evaluate and choose charities to support positively impacting the Black community. This includes some key non-profit partnerships that you will help facilitate and nurture. 

What It Takes:

We are seeking an intern who will be as passionate about this bold and vibrant customer as we are.  Ideally you will be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Retail & Consumer Behaviors, Entrepreneurship, Management, or similar degree. 

In addition, you must have:
• At least Junior standing; recent graduates will be considered
• A cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher
• A strong desire to learn and professional drive 
• Demonstrated project and self-management skills

• A passion for the marketing industry and its best practices 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Have a basic understanding of business strategies and different marketing techniques

Note: We do not offer immigration sponsorship for any position at this time.

Internship Perks: 

• Paid Opportunities - This is a paid opportunity to explore your career! All Interns are paid a competitive wage for their field.
• Relocation/Housing – $1,000.00 to assist with housing costs for students relocating/coming from more than 50 miles away to their work site. 
• Employee Discounts - Our employee sales program offers employee discounts on items ordered from our fine catalogs and selected Outlet Store. Discounts range from 45% to 50% off. 
• Time Off - We all need a little down time and all Interns enjoy paid time off during their internship. 
• Gym Membership Reimbursements - Receive up to $50 per month toward a gym membership at local YMCA/YWCAs.
• Health Insurance - Interns are offered Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Business Casual Dress Code - Jeans are allowed year-round! 
• Performance Updates - We provide interns with useful feedback regarding their performance throughout their internship. A formal mid-performance appraisal and final appraisal will be given.
• Training - We provide all interns with the necessary hands-on training to make their internship experience successful.
• R. Kubly Family Foundation - The foundation will pay for your graduate or professional schooling in return for a commitment to live and work in Monroe, WI after you graduate. Visit www.rkublyfamilyfoundation.org for more details