Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Jacksonville, FL

CVS Health•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This paid 10-week internship immerses students in the fast-paced world of retail management within a Fortune 6 company revolutionizing health care. The program aims to help students gain hands-on experience leading a retail team, engaging with customers, and understanding the day-to-day operations of a successful store. Interns will develop leadership skills, learn retail management best practices, and gain exposure to the broader organization through market travel. A key component involves completing a business-focused project to address a real business opportunity, with findings presented to leadership. The internship focuses on motivating and managing a store team, analyzing business performance, and understanding the impact of operational and strategic decisions on customer satisfaction and store results. It offers the chance to be at the center of the customer experience, supporting operational activities like merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking, while helping the store meet customer needs during busy periods, including evenings and weekends. The experience is designed to be rewarding and impactful, providing valuable real-world exposure to retail operations.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program
Expect to receive associate or bachelor's degree between May 2027 and May 2028
Available to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program
Available to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends
1-3 years of customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment (e.g., retail, food service, hospitality)
Effective communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Relationship-building skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience
Interested in pursuing a career in retail store management
Desired majors: Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, General Business

Responsibilities

Lead a retail team
Engage directly with customers
Learn day-to-day operations of a successful store
Develop leadership skills
Learn retail management best practices
Gain exposure to the broader organization through market travel
Complete a business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity
Present findings and recommendations to leadership
Learn how to motivate and manage a store team
Analyze business performance
Understand how operational and strategic decisions impact customer satisfaction and store results
Support a range of operational activities, including merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking
Help the store meet the needs of customers during busy shopping periods