Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Mission Viejo, CA (Starting Summer 2025)

About the role

The pay range per hour is $26.75- $27.75. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family.

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

All About Target

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team.

All About The Stores

This 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. Within this store management internship, 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.

Skills

• Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store
• Retail business fundamentals
• Setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals
• Recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

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
• 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
• 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
• Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen

About You

We might be a great match if: Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited… we work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests Providing service to our guests that makes them say “I LOVE TARGET!” excites you… that’s why we love working at Target Leading teams who are stocking, setting, and selling Target products sounds like your thing… that’s the core of what we do You aren’t looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day… We are busy all day (especially on the weekends) walking the store, engaging with team members, and making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired, and rewarded. The Good News Is That We Have Some Amazing Training That Will Help Teach You How To Be An Effective Leader Within Our Stores. But There Are a Few Things You Need From The Get-go

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