Summer 2026 HR & CUSTOMER SERVICE INTERNSHIPS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Ready to kickstart your career in a place where creativity, teamwork, and fun truly set us apart? Lakeshirts is offering two paid summer internships designed for students who want hands-on experience in a fast-paced, people-centered environment. As one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the U.S., Lakeshirts proudly produces more than 35,000 garments every day, supported by a team of passionate, committed, and culture‑driven people. Here, you're not just an intern-you're part of the team.

Choose your path (or explore both!):

Human Resources Intern – perfect for people-first students who love organizing, communicating, planning events, and helping create unforgettable employee experiences.

Customer Service Intern – ideal for detail-driven, customer‑minded students who enjoy front-line interactions, data entry, and administrative work.

These are on-site positions based in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9a-5p, up to 40 hours per week

Duration: Summer 2026

Join us and be a part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day! The starting wage range for this position is $15/hour.

INTERNSHIP TRACKS

Human Resources Intern

You'll gain hands-on experience in:

- Recruiting & candidate experience

- Onboarding prep & Day 1 coordination

- Employee events + HR-driven culture initiatives

- Data entry, HR files, process support

- Internal communication & project work

Customer Service Intern

You'll get real-world experience in:

- Front desk + visitor interactions

- Answering/directing incoming calls

- Data entry + order support

- Administrative tasks and special projects

- Customer communication + service excellence

LEARNING & GROWTH

• Exposure to real projects that make our teams better
• Cross-functional experience with HR, Customer Service, Sales, Leadership, & more
• A fun, highly supportive workplace that invests in your growth
• Confidence-building professional experience
• A chance to positively impact culture and customer experience

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field
• Clear communication skills (written + verbal)
• Friendly, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• Strong organization & attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (especially HR Intern)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

OUR CULTURE TRULY SETS US APART. Life at Lakeshirts is all about embracing our core values, having fun, and working with great people who make every day an opportunity to thrive. We're looking for those who want to roll up their sleeves and make an impact while enjoying a culture that values creativity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and empowering each team member to define and elevate their success. We also foster a strong sense of community and are dedicated to wowing our customers on the daily.

LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT & SO IS WORK! Here's what you can expect when you join the Lakeshirts team:

• Compensation| Work Hard. Get Rewarded: Guided by our value of meritocracy, we offer a compensation package that reflects your unique skills, talents, and contributions. You are not just a number-your success, ideas, and efforts directly shape your growth and earning potential, empowering you to take your career to the next level. And there is an option to be paid daily!
• Onsite Perks |Get in my Belly: At our HQ in Detroit Lakes, enjoy hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks from our subsidized cafeteria
• Dogs @ Work| Yes. It's A Thing. And It's Pawsome: Bring your furry friend to work, because we believe dogs just make everything better
• Relaxed Dress Code | Wear What Makes You Feel Your Best: Whether it's jeans, tees, and flip flops- we believe comfort fuels creativity, and we offer an employee merchandise discount to keep you & your family well-stocked
• Flexible Work Schedules | Full Time, Part Time & Everything In Between: Because we understand the importance of work-life balance
• Unique Culture | That Is Priceless: We make work fun; we believe in teamwork, giving back to our communities and doing what we love with great people, and always rocking a t-shirt, a hat, and some cool socks

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires good judgment, people-oriented, flexible organized diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, patience.

Physical Demands:

Occasionally: Pushes, Pulls, Climbs, Balances, Bends, Twists, Crawls, Reaches, Lifts 25-50lbs, Carries 25-50lbs, Reaches at above or below shoulder height

Frequently: Lifts 10-24 lbs and Carries 10-24lbs

Continuously: Stands, Walks, Sits

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed, based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.