Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) -Oklahoma City, OK(Starting Summer 2026)

Target • Moore, OK

127d • $25 - $26

About The Position

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. The Stores Executive Leadership Internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare for your store leadership. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will get a valuable realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period of time. You will work closely with other managers and team members to develop an understanding of how Target’s retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. This program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a retail store amongst the store team. You’ll learn about how to drive guest experience and how to impact your store’s financial, team, and operational performance. Your development will be a top priority of ours, and to ensure you’re feeling supported, you can expect ongoing developmental conversations.

Requirements

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities.
• Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles.
• Lead through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that’s inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.).
• Partner with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback.
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Lead/present at daily huddles with peer/leadership team.
• Plan daily goals and organize plans within the building.
• Provide summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team.
• Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Take the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development.
• Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events.
• Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more.
• 401(k).
• Employee discount.
• Short term disability.
• Long term disability.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees