About Khaite

KHAITE is a way of looking at the world. Shaped by formative encounters, cultural touchstones, and secret desires, this point of view comes to life through womenswear and accessories that find confidence in contrast. Each piece proposes a fresh balance of opposing elements- masculine and feminine, strength and softness, structure and fluidity- while embodying a signature sensuality and ease.

Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein and based in New York, KHAITE evolves with each season, building upon a foundation of robust yet polished items distinguished by exceptional materials, exquisite craftsmanship, and subtle yet striking details.

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Corporate Strategy MBA Intern to join the KHAITE team for a 10-12-week period and may be Full-Time or Part-time to accommodate your academic schedule. This role will report to the Chief of Staff and will be based out of the NYC HQ offices. This role will support the development of strategic projects across KHAITE and engage with business leaders on various corporate initiatives and operational processes. This internship is unpaid and for college credit only.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of strategic projects as directed by the Chief of Staff
• Conduct primary and secondary research
• Prepare presentations and reports to effectively communicate strategy updates, insights and recommendations
• Engage with business leaders across departments in strategic problem-solving for critical corporate initiatives and operational process improvement
• Assist in the development of financial models and projections to support strategic decision making
• Participate in meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to gather insights and contribute to strategic discussions
• Stay updated on industry trends and developments to inform strategy development and implementation
  
  

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in an MBA program
• At least 3-4 years of pre-MBA experience
• Strong quantitative skills, including model building and insight generation
• Strong problem-solving skills including project prioritization, critical thinking and hypothesis development
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional partners
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

Please note: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.

OUR VALUES

• Creativity: We are always imagining, never imitating.
• Integrity: We do the right thing.
• Kindness: We value people and their ideas, so we act and speak with compassion.
• Agility: We move with intention, flexibility, and speed to stay ahead.
• Tenacity: We are insatiable. Our drive is relentless.
  
  

WE OFFER

KHAITE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. KHAITE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.