Visual Merchandising and Retail Internship

Visual Merchandising & Retail Internship at Lavender Hill Farm

Summer 2026

Location: Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City, MI
Employment Type: Retail Summer Internship
Reports To: Management and Owners

Are you passionate about retail, merchandising, and creating an engaging shopping experience? Lavender Hill Farm, Michigan’s largest lavender farm, is seeking a creative and motivated Visual Merchandising & Retail Intern to join our team for the upcoming summer season. This hands-on experience will allow you to bring your creative ideas to life while gaining real-world experience in visual merchandising, retail operations, and customer engagement, building valuable skills in styling displays, brand storytelling, and creating memorable shopping experiences.

About Us

Lavender Hill Farm is a premier agritourism destination in Northern Michigan, known for its 13,000 plants, guided tours, concert series, events, and our farmhouse boutique. Our Certified Naturally Grown farm offers a hands-on, collaborative work environment where team members across all departments work closely with leadership, making a real impact on daily operations and guest experiences, while surrounded by fields of lavender.

What You'll Do

As a Visual Merchandising & Retail Intern, you will:

• Create and maintain visually engaging retail displays that align with the Lavender Hill Farm brand.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to promote products and enhance the guest shopping experience.
• Assist visitors by providing exceptional customer service, educating guests on products, and driving sales.
• Facilitate inventory organization and replenish products in boutique as needed.
• Support marketing efforts by styling and staging products for promotional materials and in-store displays.
• Contribute to a clean, organized, and welcoming retail environment.
• Assist in other areas of the farm as needed and foster a positive guest experience.

What We're Looking For

• A student or recent graduate in Hospitality, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, or a related field.
• A passion for merchandising, branding, and product styling.
• Strong customer service and sales experience (retail or food service preferred).
• Creativity, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in visual merchandising, inventory management, or marketing is a plus!

Internship Details

• Location: Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City, MI
• Duration: May through mid-August (potential extension through October)
• Schedule: Full-time, including weekends, with flexibility for part-time roles
• Compensation: Paid internship with limited housing available
• Ideal for: Students and/or recent graduates in Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Creative Design, or related fields

Why Lavender Hill Farm?

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in retail merchandising and customer engagement while working in one of Michigan’s most scenic locations. Whether you’re curating displays, assisting guests, or styling products for marketing, your contributions will directly enhance the visitor experience. We can’t wait to see how you’ll bring creativity and innovation to our boutique space!

Check Us Out!

Take a look at our socials to see what we’re all about!
TikTok: @LHFarmMi | Instagram: @LHFarmMI | Facebook: @LavenderHillFarmMichigan

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience to people@lavenderhillfarm.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Lavender Hill Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.