Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Baltimore

CVS Health • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

This paid 10-week internship provides hands-on experience in retail management. Interns lead and support a retail team, engage with customers, learn store operations and retail management practices, and work alongside Store Managers and District Leaders. The program includes market travel experiences and a business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity, with findings and recommendations presented to leadership. Interns learn to motivate and manage a store team, analyze business performance, and understand how operational and strategic decisions affect customer satisfaction and store results. They also support merchandise handling, inventory management, stocking, and customer service during busy periods, including evenings and weekends. The role is based in Baltimore; relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program and expect to receive the degree between May 2027 and May 2028.
• Be available to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program on a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.
• Have 1–3 years of customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment, such as retail, food service, or hospitality.
• Have effective communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Be able to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Be interested in pursuing a career in retail store management.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience is highly desired.
• Desired majors include Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, or General Business.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience leading a retail team and engaging directly with customers.
• Learn day-to-day store operations and retail management best practices alongside Store Managers and District Leaders.
• Participate in market travel experiences to gain exposure to the broader organization.
• Complete a business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Learn to motivate and manage a store team and analyze business performance.
• Support merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking.
• Help the store meet customer needs during busy shopping periods, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, based on eligibility.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources supporting colleagues' physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree