Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Fresno, CA (Starting Summer 2027)

Pay is based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Pay

The pay range per hour is $28.00 - $28.75.

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

About the role

This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program designed to develop and prepare you for a store leadership role. As a Stores Executive Intern, you will gain a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period. You will work closely with managers and team members to understand how Target’s retail business operates and what it takes to excel in a management role.

The majority of your time will be spent leading the team, identifying and working toward store priorities, and delivering great guest service. You will be introduced to multiple areas of the store’s business and will:

• Learn how to drive guest experience and impact your store’s financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn how they effectively lead their department.
• Step into leading your mentor’s departments with guidance.
• Spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Have ongoing development conversations, as your growth will be a top priority.
• Lead and support daily operations by building culture and guiding your team to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the sales floor and in the backroom leading team members and aligning them on daily business priorities.
• Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders to understand their roles.
• Lead daily priorities such as stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, building displays, and more.
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through teaching, coaching, training, and delivering feedback.
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Lead and present at daily huddles with the leadership team.
• Plan daily goals and organize operational plans within the store.
• Provide summaries of results and priorities to the leadership team.
• Work with store leaders to set daily goals and expectations.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to troubleshoot and follow up on opportunities.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by empowering team members to resolve guest issues.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions for business or team opportunities.
• Take initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking growth opportunities and feedback.
• Actively participate in training, developmental opportunities, and events.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold others accountable.
• Work safely, identify hazards, and comply with safety policies.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting and assisting guests.
• Perform all other duties as needed.

Skills

The Stores Executive Internship is designed to provide skills and experience in:

• Guest service fundamentals and building a guest-first team culture.
• Guest engagement, problem-solving, and resolution.
• Retail business fundamentals.
• Setting and planning department workloads to support business priorities.
• Managing a team to deliver service and sales goals.
• Leading hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies.
• Recruiting, selecting, and managing talent.

Requirements

• Enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role with teamwork and creative problem-solving.
• Open to a flexible work schedule with varying hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in retail management within Target stores.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude with 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 ladders as needed.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Communicate using frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology.
• Reliable and prompt attendance.