Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Moreno Valley / Inland Empire, CA, CA (Starting Summer 2027)

About the role

All About The Stores Executive Leadership Experience firsthand what it’s like to lead a retail team within a Target store. This internship is a paid 40 hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepare you for 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. You will be introduced to multiple areas of the store’s business, but the majority of your time will be spent leading amongst the team, identifying and working towards store priorities, and delivering great guest service. This program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a retail store and you will: Learn how to drive guest experience and impact your store’s financial, team, and operational performance. Work alongside a mentor and learn how they effectively lead their department within the store. Have the opportunity to step into leading your mentor’s departments—of course, we will be there to guide you and help you learn along the way! Spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for our guests. Have ongoing development conversations, as your development will be a top priority of ours. Lead and support the execution of daily operations by working with your team members to build culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals. Learn more from past Interns, Mentors, and Managers here.

Responsibilities

• Spending time on the store salesfloor and backroom leading 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