Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Greensboro/Winston-Salem

CVS Health•Oak Ridge, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join CVS Health for a paid 10-week internship in retail management. As a Retail Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience leading a retail team, engaging with customers, and learning the day-to-day operations of a store. You will work alongside Store Managers and District Leaders to develop leadership skills, learn retail management practices, and gain exposure to the broader organization through market travel experiences. You will complete a business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity and present your findings and recommendations to leadership. The internship offers experience motivating and managing a store team, analyzing business performance, and understanding how operational and strategic decisions affect customer satisfaction and store results. You will support operational activities such as merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking, and help meet customer needs during busy shopping periods, including evenings and weekends. The role is based in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem area; relocation assistance is not offered. Candidates must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program and expect to graduate between May 2027 and May 2028. Desired majors include Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, and General Business. Interns must be available to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program on a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends. The stated pay range for this role is $20–$22 per hour. This full-time position is eligible for benefits, subject to eligibility, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program.
Expected to receive an associate or bachelor's degree between May 2027 and May 2028.
Available to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program on a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
1–3 years of customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment such as retail, food service, or hospitality.
Effective communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Interest in pursuing a career in retail store management.

Nice To Haves

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

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 meet customer needs during busy shopping periods, including evenings and weekends.