Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Boston, MA (Starting Summer 2025)
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About The Position
As a Stores Executive Intern at Target, you will experience firsthand what it’s like to lead a retail team within a Target store. This paid internship program is designed to provide you with hands-on training and development opportunities to prepare you for a future leadership role within the store. You will work closely with other managers and team members to gain a comprehensive understanding of how Target's retail business operates and what it takes to excel in a management position. The internship is structured to give you a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period of time, allowing you to immerse yourself in the day-to-day operations of the store. Throughout the internship, you will spend your time leading among the team, identifying and working towards store priorities, and delivering exceptional guest service. You will learn how to drive guest experience and impact your store's financial, team, and operational performance. Working alongside a mentor, you will gain insights into effective leadership strategies and have the opportunity to step into leading your mentor's departments, with guidance and support provided along the way. Your responsibilities will include spending time on the sales floor and backroom, leading team members, aligning the team on daily business priorities, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for guests. You will also partner with leaders to address team member performance, lead daily huddles, plan daily goals, and understand business reporting and guest insights. The internship is designed to foster your development as a leader, with ongoing developmental conversations and opportunities to learn and grow throughout the experience. At Target, we believe in providing meaningful experiences that help our leaders build and develop skills for a successful career. The Stores Executive Internship aims to equip you with the skills and experience necessary for a future role as an Executive Team Leader, including guest service fundamentals, retail business fundamentals, and team management strategies. You will also have the chance to demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance while fostering an inclusive and diverse environment within the store.
