Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Queens, NY

CVS Health•Middle Village, NY

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This paid 10-week internship offers college students hands-on experience in retail management at a CVS Health store. Interns work alongside Store Managers and District Leaders, gain experience leading a retail team and serving customers, and learn day-to-day store operations and retail management best practices. The role includes market travel experiences and a business-focused project addressing a real business opportunity, with findings and recommendations presented to leadership. Interns also learn to motivate and manage store teams, analyze business performance, and understand how operational and strategic decisions affect customer satisfaction and store results. Interns support operational activities such as merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking, helping the store serve customers during busy periods, including evenings and weekends. The position requires 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program on a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends. Candidates must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor's degree program and expect to graduate between May 2027 and May 2028.

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 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

Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience.
Majoring in 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 while working with 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.