THE LEIKI SUMMER
WORK EXPERIENCE

If you are a surfer or beachbum between the ages of 16-24 and are a resident of Atlantic County (beach houses count too), we invite you to apply for our new Summer Work Experience! What makes this program so great?

PRETTY DOPE SUMMER JOB

It is the ultimate blend of fun, flexibility, and interesting work tasks, allowing you to enjoy the sun and the surf while earning & learning.

With options to work remotely or even directly from the beach, surf breaks are totally welcome & encouraged.

Dive into projects and tasks that engage your mind and lift your vibe, collaborate with like-minded surfers & beachbums to make this summer your most productive and enjoyable yet.

PRETTY DOPE MENTORSHIP

This isn't just a work program- it's a mentorship experience, designed to inspire, support, and empower you to build an epic life.

As part of the team, you'll receive valuable training and participate in our weekly team meeting, where we'll not just discuss weekly logistics, but solid core values that will impact your life and future.

PRETTY DOPE BONUSES

As a part of Team Leiki, we want you to be our ambassador. We want you to wear our merch and speak from your own experience, as well as to provide valuable feedback.

That's why we give you clothing bonuses throughout the Summer. You'll get hundreds of dollars of free premium surfwear as well as discounts for you and your friends and family.

WHAT WILL I DO?

Complete online Summer work program orientation
Set up and break down pop up shop (tent) at beach & surf events over the Summer.
Be our brand ambassador, providing excellent customer service
Work the tent, selling boardshorts & apparel
Promote the brand
Embody immaculate vibes & be a positive, contributing team member.

THIS ROLE IS BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO:

LOVES the beach and/or surfing
Has a lot of energy
Is energized by people
Isn't afraid to talk to customers
Likes kids (surf contests and events are full of them & we engage them!)
Is reliable and committed
Is flexible with their schedule
Is humble, hungry, and smart

WHERE WILL I WORK?

Varied event locations, primarily on Absecon Island and Ocean City.
On the beach or the bay.

DAYS/HOURS/ PAY

$17/ hour - up to 25 hours per week
2-3 events per week (changes weekly)
Mostly Wednesdays & weekends, however, some events are on outlying days of the week.

START / END DATE

8 week program
Week of June 24- Labor Day

WHAT WILL I DO?

Complete Summer work program orientation online
Assist in production of Leiki apparel
Order Processing: Receive and process customer orders accurately and promptly.
Inspect merch for defects before packing.
Carefully pack merchandise for shipment.
Generate shipping labels and invoices, ensuring compliance.
Schedule pickups and deliveries with carriers for on-time shipments.
Maintain accurate inventory records and notify when supplies are low.
Keep customers informed about order status and shipping updates.
Assist in processing returns and exchanges efficiently.
Embody immaculate vibes at all times & be a positive, contributing team member

THIS ROLE IS BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO:

Is detail oriented
Prefers to work independently
Likes to complete projects from start to finish, ensuring quality
Is reliable and committed
Is flexible with their schedule
Is humble, hungry, and smart

WHERE WILL I WORK?

TBD
Remotely for varied tasks

DAYS/HOURS/ PAY

$17/ hour - 10-15 hours per week
Flexible

START / END DATE

8 week program
Week of June 24- Labor Day

WHAT WILL I DO?

Complete Summer work program orientation
Bring and use your own unique creative talents to own one or more creative areas. The following are some examples:
- Style apparel for content and photo shoots
- Curate and create content on Instagram & Tik Tok
- Attend our Summer events and shoot photos and videos for content
- Brainstorm and develop design concepts for new clothing lines, researching trends and creating mood boards.
- Assist in producing digital mockups for presentations and production guidance.
- Assist in creating graphics and artwork for clothing designs, including prints and logos.
- Stay current on fashion trends and consumer preferences to inform design decisions and maintain brand relevance.
- Embody immaculate vibes & be a positive, contributing team member.

THIS ROLE IS BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO:

LOVES the beach and/or surfing
Is a solid right-brained creative
Has knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, photoshop, etc. (Not required)
Is interested in content creation, fashion design, or fashion styling.
Loves design
Is reliable and committed
Values freedom and can produce results with little oversight
Is humble, hungry, and smart

WHERE WILL I WORK?

Remotely
Various beach locations within Atlantic/ Cape May County

DAYS/HOURS/ PAY

$17/ hour - up to 25 hours per week
Flexible

START / END DATE

8 week program
Week of June 24- Labor Day

WHAT WILL I DO?

Complete Summer work program orientation
Assist in planning organizing, and managing events.
Coordinate interns: paperwork, hours, shifts, and schedules.
Research & Data Entry
Assist with planning and organizing of surf contest
Assist with planning and organizing of photo shoot and look book for 2025 line
Monitor email & slack
Various administrative tasks
Embody immaculate vibes & be a positive, contributing team member.

WHERE WILL I WORK?

Remotely- literally wherever you want
Office space available in Ocean City

DAYS/HOURS/ PAY

$17/ hour - 25 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am-1pm

START / END DATE

8 week program
Week of June 24- Labor Day

WHAT WILL I DO?

Complete Summer work program orientation
Establish and maintain relationships with beach patrols and surf shop buyers to promote our brand and Summer 2025 product line.
Conduct market research to identify new sales opportunities and understand the latest trends in surfwear.
Prepare and present product pitches, highlighting the unique features and benefits of our surfwear.
Coordinate with the creative team to develop materials for sales presentations and promotional events.
Assist in organizing and attending surfing events, pop ups, and other promotional activities.
Handle wholesale/ beach patrol customer inquiries and provide detailed product information to potential clients.
Monitor sales performance and prepare reports for the sales team.
Embody immaculate vibes & be a positive, contributing team member.

THIS ROLE IS BEST FOR SOMEONE WHO:

LOVES the beach and/or surfing
Has sales experience or has been told "you'd be great in sales!"
Is energized by communicating with people
Isn't afraid to talk to customers
Isn't intimidated by rejection
Is reliable and committed
Is flexible with their schedule
Is humble, hungry, and smart

WHERE WILL I WORK?

Remotely- literally wherever you want
You will also attend several pop up shops throughout the Summer

DAYS/HOURS/ PAY

$17/ hour - 25 hours per week
Your choice

START / END DATE

8 week program
Week of June 24- Labor Day

WE HAVE 4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Take a look at the following roles we are hiring for and identify which sounds most "fun" to you. We believe that when you do work that excites you, you do great work. Competitive surfers are encouraged to apply.

COMPETE & WORK AT THE SAME TIME. BRUH.

THE LEIKI SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE

PRETTY DOPE SUMMER JOB

PRETTY DOPE MENTORSHIP

PRETTY DOPE BONUSES

APPLY HERE

WE HAVE 4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

THE LEIKI SUMMER
WORK EXPERIENCE