Business Development Operations Intern, Summer 2026

Circ's flexible technology is powering the clean closet and helping the fashion industry make monumental strides toward a truly circular eco-economy.   

We’ve pioneered a technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into reusable fibers. In essence: our process takes textile waste and turns it into materials that your most beloved fashion labels can use for tomorrow’s clothes.   

Circ is a registered B Corp Company, named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and a finalist in the Earthshot Prize. We’re unafraid to tackle the hardest challenges and we set ambitious goals that ensure our hard work will make the maximum impact.   

Overview 

Circ is seeking a Business Development Operations Intern to support a range of hands-on projects across business development and operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working “in the weeds” across multiple workstreams and contributing to the operational backbone of business development. 

The internship will work across a variety of projects including inventory forecasting, sampling workflows, contact management, and market mapping—while also supporting ongoing initiatives during a busy conference season. We are looking to hire a dynamic, creative, tactical problem solver who is excited to learn different parts of the sustainable materials industry.  

Details

• Duration: June, July, August (flexible depending on school schedule)  
• Location: Must be based in the Eastern Time Zone (EST) 

Responsibilities 

• Assist in building inventory forecasting dashboards and predictive tools to inform future planning  
• Support fabric sampling processes  
• Develop and organize contact databases; assist with outreach efforts and identify potential growth opportunities 
• Conduct market mapping to support business development initiatives  
• Translate meeting notes and updates into structured project management systems (e.g., Monday.com)  
• Provide administrative and operational support across projects  
• Assist with conference preparation & execution, including briefing materials or on-the-ground support  
• Contribute across multiple functions including business development, product development, operations, and logistics 
• Support the creation of PowerPoint presentations to communicate project updates, insights, and key initiatives 
• Suggest optimizations in business development processes based on use of AI tools 

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or last year of Bachelor’s degree  
• Exposure to fashion or textile industries, is a nice-to-have  
• Experience creating dashboards for product and/or inventory tracking  
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with tools like Monday.com or similar platforms 
• Exposure to customer relationship management &/or project management tools or similar systems  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple small projects simultaneously  
• Interest in operational work within business development, product, or production environments  
• Ability to translate unstructured information into clear, structured outputs (e.g., dashboards, trackers) 
• Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) is a plus 

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience working across business development, product development, and operations  
• Exposure to inventory forecasting, sampling strategy, and market mapping  
• Experience supporting live business initiatives, including conferences and partner engagement 
• Opportunity to build and own internal tools, dashboards, and operational systems 
• Insight into the business side of the fashion industry and scaling circular materials 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Circ 

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all team 

members can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.  

We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.  

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

If we can offer accommodation for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!