Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - D.C & Maryland (Starting Summer 2027)

The pay range per hour is $28.00- $29.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications.

In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

Learn more about Target here. ALL ABOUT THE STORES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Experience firsthand what   it’s   like to lead a retail team within a Target store.

This internship is a paid 40   hr /week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare   you   for   store leadership. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will   get   a valuable realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role   (Assistant Store Manager)   over a defined   period of time .

Within this store management internship, you will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target’s retail business works and what it takes to excel in   a management   role.

You will be introduced to multiple areas of the   store’s   business, but   the majority of   your time will be   spent leading amongst the team,   identifying   and working towards store priorities ,   and delivering great guest service .

This program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a retail   store and   you will : • L earn   how to drive guest experience   and   impact   your store’s financial, team, and operational performance .

• W ork alongside a mentor and learn how they effectively lead their department within the store. • H ave the opportunity to   step into leading your   m entor ’ s departments-   of course, we will be there to guide you and help you learn along the way!

• S pend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for our guests.

• Have ongoing development conversations, as y our development will be a top priority of ours . • L ead and support the execution of daily operations by working   with   your team   members to   build   culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals.

Learn   more from past Interns, Mentors, and Managers   here . At Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career.

The goal of the Stores Executive internship is to provide a realistic job preview of an ETL role.   The role of   a Stores   Executive Intern can provide you with the   skills and experience of : • G uest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest - first team culture across the store • G uest engagement; problem-solving and resolution • R etail business fundamentals • S etting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals • M anaging a team of hourly team members   and   team leaders   while   creating business strategies and goals • R ecruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders As a Stores Executive Intern, no two days   are ever the same, but a typical day will   most likely include   the following responsibilities: • Spending time on the store   salesfloor   and backroom leading   team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities • Working alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles • Leading through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment   that’s   inviting to   guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.

) • Partnering with leaders   regarding   team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering   timely   performance feedback • Addressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment • Leading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team • Planning daily goals and organiz ing   plans within the building • Providing summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team • Working with   s tore   leaders each day to set goals and expectations • Reviewing   business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.

• Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests • Providing   new ideas   and   recommend   solutions to business or team opportunities • Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn ing   throughout the internship experience • Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback • Actively   participate   in internship program training activities, developmental   opportunities   and events • Demonstrate a willingness to take   strategic   risk s   and take on new assignments • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment • Work in a safe manner   at all times   to   benefit   yourself and others;   identify   and correct hazards;   comply with   all safety policies and best practices • Foster an inclusive,   equitable ,   safe, and secure culture • C arry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department • Gain an unders tanding of all business areas to develop business acumen • Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks .

• When guests need   assistance , engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs • Thank guests and let them know   we’re   happy they chose to shop at Target • All other duties based on business need s ALL ABOUT YOU This m ay   be the right job for you if: • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that   shop   our store and fellow team members you work with .

• You thrive in a fast-moving, highly   active   and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.

• You are open to   working   a flexible work schedule with varying hours,   days   or shifts (including nights, weekends,   holidays   and other peak shopping times).

The good news is that we have some ama zing training that will help teach you how to be an effective leader within our stores. But there are a few   things   you   need   from the get-go: • Previous   retail experience preferred, but not   required • Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores   in management • Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking • Learn and adapt to current   technology   needs • Work independently and as part of a team • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently • Welcoming and helpful attitude • Effective communication skills We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics   that   we expect: • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues • Interpret instructions, reports, and information • Accurately handle cash register operations   as   needed • Climb up and down ladders   as   needed • Scan,   handle   and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including   frequently   lifting or moving merchandise   up to 4 4   pounds • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and   operate   handheld scanners, and other   technology   equipment as directed • Flexible work schedule (e.

g., nights,   weekends   and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at   https://corporate.

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