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Product Development Intern - Fall 2026

Dates: 2026 Fall Semester
Schedule: 15-20 hours per week
Location: On-site in Boise, Idaho
Compensation: $17 per hour
Employment Type: Temporary, part-time employee

Who We Are

Saalt empowers people to care for their periods in a healthy and sustainable way. We do this by creating high-performance products and stigma-breaking branding that engage customers and communities, pioneering the way to bring sustainable, clean period care to the mainstream consumer.

As a certified B Corporation, we strive to be the change we seek in the world. We conduct business knowing that people and the planet matter and aspire to use business as a force for good. Saalt invests in women and communities around the world through period-care donations, scholarships, and life-skills training.

Our growing team is based in beautiful Boise, Idaho. Learn more at saalt.com.

The Opportunity

Saalt is looking for an organized, curious, and hands-on Product Development Intern to join our team for Fall 2026.

A key focus of this internship will be supporting the organization of Saalt's Product Development library, including product samples, materials, packaging, color standards, and lab dips. The intern will help ensure that samples and development records are clearly labeled, documented, and easy for the team to locate.

In addition to library organization, the intern will gain broad exposure to how consumer products move from concept through development and launch. They will support projects across product research, sampling, testing, packaging, and cross-functional coordination.

What You'll Do

• Organize and maintain Saalt's Product Development sample and materials library
• Receive, label, photograph, file, and track incoming product and packaging samples
• Help catalog lab dips, shade bands, color standards, fabrics, trims, and materials
• Maintain consistent physical and digital naming and filing systems
• Prepare samples and materials for team reviews and meetings
• Update Product Development trackers, timelines, and project documentation
• Conduct market, material, packaging, and competitive research
• Help analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify relevant insights
• Support product testing, wearer trials, surveys, and focus groups
• Assist with packaging development and sample reviews
• Prepare comparison charts, presentations, and project recaps
• Support communication and follow-up with internal teams and external partners
• Participate in weekly Product Development and relevant cross-functional meetings
• Assist with additional product launches and development priorities as needed

What You'll Learn

During the internship, you will gain hands-on exposure to:

• The product-development process from concept through commercialization
• Product, packaging, color, and material development
• Sample-library organization and development documentation
• Consumer, market, and competitive research
• Product testing and wearer trials
• Working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Project tracking and timeline management
• How pricing, forecasting, product performance, and other business considerations influence product decisions

What Will Help You Succeed

We're looking for someone who is:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Management, or a related field
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Curious about market trends, customer behavior, and how research informs product decisions
• Interested in learning about pricing, forecasting, product performance, and the business side of product development
• A clear and thoughtful written and verbal communicator
• Comfortable collaborating with teams across Product Development, Creative, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Visually minded, with an interest in branding, packaging, and how products are presented to customers
• Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to follow projects through to completion
• Comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and receiving feedback
• Excited to learn and passionate about Saalt's mission

Previous internship, coursework, or project experience related to product development, merchandising, consumer research, packaging, or project coordination is helpful but not required.

Internship Structure

The Product Development Intern will:

• Work closely with an assigned Product Development supervisor
• Participate in regular check-ins, feedback, and goal-setting
• Attend relevant department and project meetings
• Receive hands-on experience with Saalt's samples, materials, color, and development processes
• Receive support with school paperwork when completing the internship for academic credit

Academic credit may be available depending on your school's requirements. Applicants are responsible for confirming eligibility and credit-hour requirements with their college or university. Academic credit is optional and does not replace compensation.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in Product Development and Saalt
• Your availability during the Fall 2026 semester
• Any applicable academic-credit requirements

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

At Saalt, we immerse our team in an exceptional work environment with opportunities to learn and grow. You will be surrounded by colleagues committed to helping you succeed. If you're looking to gain meaningful experience while making an impact on the world, Saalt is the place for you.

Saalt is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and interview process.