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Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern)– Lincoln, NE (Starting Summer 2025)

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Target

Aug 6

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Lincoln
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have leadership skills, a strong interest in retail management, effective communication, and a flexible schedule. Retail experience is preferred. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds is needed.
  • You’ll lead team priorities, mentor others, ensure guest satisfaction, analyze business insights, and promote a safe, inclusive environment while developing your leadership skills.

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
  • - Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • - Interpret instructions, reports, and information
  • - Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
  • - Climb up and down ladders as needed
  • - Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • - Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
  • - Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessary

Responsibilities

  • Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading amongst team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
  • Working alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles
  • Leading through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that’s inviting to guests, helping build displays within the store, etc.)
  • Partnering with leaders regarding team member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely performance feedback
  • Addressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment
  • Leading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team
  • Planning daily goals and organize plans within the building
  • Providing summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team
  • Working with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
  • Understanding business reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas
  • Delivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests
  • Providing new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
  • Taking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
  • Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
  • Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
  • Demonstrate a willingness to take risks; step out of comfort zone and take on new assignments
  • 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, diverse, safe, and secure culture
  • Carry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department
  • Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen

FAQs

What is the pay range for the Store Executive Intern position?

The pay range per hour for the Store Executive Intern position is $24.00 to $25.00, based on various factors such as labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Are there any benefits offered to Store Executive Interns?

Yes, Target offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members, which may include health benefits (medical, vision, dental), life insurance, 401(k), employee discounts, paid sick leave, short-term and long-term disability, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

What is the duration of the internship?

The Store Executive Internship is a paid, 40-hour per week, hands-on training program that typically runs during the summer.

What is the purpose of the Stores Executive Internship?

The purpose of the Stores Executive Internship is to provide interns with a realistic job preview of an Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) and to develop skills necessary for leadership within a Target store.

Will interns receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will work closely with a mentor, typically an Executive Team Lead (ETL), to learn how to effectively lead their department and understand various roles within the store.

What type of work will interns be performing?

Interns will engage in various responsibilities including leading the team, driving guest experience, managing team performance, participating in daily operations, and engaging with team members to create a positive and productive store environment.

Is previous retail experience required for this internship?

Previous retail experience is preferred but not required. A strong interest in working in retail management is encouraged.

How flexible is the work schedule for the Store Executive Intern?

The work schedule is flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays, with reliable and prompt attendance being necessary.

Are there any physical requirements for the Store Executive Intern role?

Yes, interns may need to access all areas of the building, handle cash registers, climb ladders, lift and move merchandise (up to 40 pounds occasionally), and operate handheld scanners and other technology as directed.

What qualities are Target looking for in potential interns?

Target is looking for individuals who thrive in a dynamic team environment, have a welcoming attitude, effective communication skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.

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Mission & Purpose

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.