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UNC Chapel Hill Student Athlete Development Internship - Summer 2025

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The Home Depot

23d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Virtual Internship
  • Raleigh
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must be a UNC Chapel Hill student athlete, entering junior/senior year, with a 3.0 GPA, proficient in Microsoft Office, available 20 hrs/week, and remote work capability.
  • You will assist a functional team in Merchandising, learn daily operations, work on a relevant project, and engage in networking and development activities for your career growth.

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum half of coursework toward degree satisfied) as a full-time student athlete at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with scheduled practice or in-season commitments during the time of the program.
  • Must be available to work 20 hours per week during the timeframe of Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)- program work is self-paced and interns will work directly with their manager to create schedule
  • Must be entering junior or senior year at the time of internship
  • This internship program is designed to give student athletes internship experience working for The Home Depot, but does not guarantee a full-time offer
  • Student athletes will work remotely from Chapel Hill, NC
  • Preferred majors: Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing or Fashion Merchandising
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • 3.0 GPA or higher

Responsibilities

  • Interns will be assigned to a functional team within Merchandising including buying, global sourcing, merchandise operations/execution, marketing, e-commerce, product development, and brand management to learn day-to-day operations, and merchandising skills.
  • Interns will learn more about our retail business and our corporate offices while having the opportunity to work on a pre-assigned project that impacts the function they are supporting.
  • Additionally, interns participate in networking and development activities that set them up for success as they build their careers.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship will run for an 8-week period from June 9 to August 1, 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

To be eligible, you must be a currently enrolled full-time student athlete at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, have completed at least half of your coursework toward your degree, and be entering your junior or senior year at the time of the internship.

What are the working hours for this internship?

Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week during the timeframe of Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but the schedule will be self-paced and created in consultation with the manager.

Is this internship a paid position?

The job description does not specify whether the internship is paid or unpaid.

Will interns work in-person or remotely?

Interns will work remotely from Chapel Hill, NC.

What are the preferred majors for applicants?

Preferred majors include Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or Fashion Merchandising.

Is a GPA requirement mentioned for applicants?

Yes, a 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred for applicants.

Does this internship guarantee a full-time job offer?

No, the internship does not guarantee a full-time job offer upon completion.

What type of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on pre-assigned projects that impact the function they are supporting within the merchandising team.

What skills are emphasized in the internship competencies?

Competencies include being action-oriented, managing ambiguity, collaboration, nimble learning, strong communication, customer focus, and driving results.

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The Home Depot

careers.homedepot.com

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced professionals. We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, and Mexico. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve their homes. Join The Home Depot team today and see for yourself why we are consistently ranked as a top Fortune 500 company.