Museum Store Sales Analyst Internship – Bible Category Analytics

Date Posted: February 26, 2026Application Deadline: March 31, 2026Job Title: Museum Store Sales Analyst InternEmployer Status: Intern – UnpaidReports to: Senior Store Manager / Book BuyerLocation: Washington, D.C.Position Summary:The Museum Store Sales Analyst Internship offers students an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in retail analytics, category performance evaluation, and product research within a museum retail environment. The intern will focus heavily on analyzing the Museum Store’s extensive Bible assortment and understanding how product features, pricing, and industry trends influence sales, turns, and overall category productivity. This internship provides valuable exposure to museum retail operations, data analysis, and merchandising strategy.Duties and Responsibilities:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Analyzing Bible formats including pocket, compact, comfort print, thinline, study, chronological, journaling, jumbo/large print, and specialty editionsReviewing physical features such as color, size, binding, typography, cover materials, and functional designEvaluating price points and identifying value tiers within the Bible assortmentResearching Bible publishing industry trends and comparing them to Museum Store performanceAnalyzing SKU productivity including sell‑through, turns, margins, and category contributionReviewing how individual Bible SKUs impact the sales or turns of other Bibles (complementary vs. cannibalization effects)Calculating retail performance metrics such as dollars per square foot and category productivityCreating weekly or monthly reports summarizing insights for the Senior Store Manager / Book BuyerAssisting with periodic inventory checks and shelf evaluationsEducation:Undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Business, Retail Management, Data Analytics, Biblical Studies, Museum Studies, Marketing, Economics, or related field.Qualifications:Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate from a college or universityMust be highly sensitive to confidentiality, especially regarding sales dataStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage projects independently and follow assignments through to completionComfort working with spreadsheets, POS reports, and product dataInterest in Bible publishing, specialty retail, analytics, or museum store operations preferredAbility to lift and carry moderately heavy objects (up to 30 lbs)Ability to stand, crouch, and perform light physical activity during merchandising or inventory tasksSkills: Data ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProduct EvaluationAbility to PrioritizeReport WritingWork Environment:Physical demands:Ability to lift up to 30 lbsAbility to crouch, climb, balance, sit, and stand for long periods during product evaluation or inventory work