Discovery Internship - Grad Edition: Project Coordinator Intern (St Johns Shopping Centre)

***Ringfenced to level 6 LJMU students only***

***Applications must be submitted using the application form linked below. Please upload it instead of a CV. Any other method will not be accepted***

The Project Co-ordinator will support the planning, development, and coordination of a World Cup 2026–inspired community engagement project within the shopping centre. The will involve brining ideas together, supporting day-to-day organisation, and ensuring the project runs smoothly from concept through to delivery. Liaising with internal teams, retailers, and external partners may be required, as well as monitoring the progress of the project throughout and providing a project evaluation at the end.

Duties and responsibilities
Key Deliverables:

• A written project proposal outlining the campaign concept and rationale
• A high-level activation plan and timeline
• Visual or creative mock-ups (where applicable)
• Recommendations for scalability and future application
• A final presentation to centre management

Learning Outcomes:

• Real-world experience in retail marketing and placemaking
• Strategic thinking around large-scale events and community engagement
• Stakeholder collaboration and creative problem-solving
• Project planning, presentation, and professional communication skills

Success Measures:

• Practicality and scalability of the proposed concept
• Alignment with the shopping centreʼs brand and community values
• Level of shopper and community participation if applicable
• Positive feedback from shoppers, retailers, and stakeholders

The project co-ordinator will sit within the St Johns management team., situated within the management office in the shopping centre office and will be a hybrid . The internship will be extended to run until the end of the World Cup tournament.

Skills and experience

This is suitable for a 3rd-year university student looking to gain practical experience in project coordination, events, marketing, or placemaking within a live retail environment.

This is suitable for someone with an interest in events, community engagement, marketing, and/or retail environments. They will have strong organisational and time management skills, and be able to communicate clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required, and they will be a creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving. They will be expected to be confident using digital technology and have a good understanding of Microsoft office.

Location
L1 1LY/Hybrid