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

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

Pay

The pay range for this role is $28.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits and programs for eligible team members and their dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid sick leave
• Paid national holidays
• Paid vacation

About the role

This internship is a paid 40-hour-per-week, hands-on training program designed to develop and prepare you for store leadership as a Stores Executive Intern. You will gain a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role (Assistant Store Manager) over a defined period. The program provides experience in multiple areas of the store’s business, with a focus on leading a team, identifying and working toward store priorities, and delivering exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities

• Spend time on the store sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning the team on daily business priorities
• Work alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders to understand their roles
• Lead through daily priorities such as stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, building displays, and assisting guests
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through teaching, coaching, training, and delivering timely 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 opportunity areas
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by empowering team members to resolve guest issues
• Propose new ideas and recommend solutions for business or team opportunities
• Take initiative to learn Target’s leadership expectations and seek growth opportunities
• Actively participate in training, developmental opportunities, and events
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and hold others accountable
• Work safely, identify and correct 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
• Greet guests, engage with them to address their needs, and express appreciation for their visit
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

• Guest service fundamentals and experience 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 and goals
• Recruiting, selecting, and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Qualifications

• Enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members
• Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role with a focus on teamwork and creative problem-solving
• Open to a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times
• 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 effectively
• Welcoming and helpful attitude
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information
• Ability to handle cash register operations as needed
• Ability to climb ladders as needed
• Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including lifting up to 44 pounds
• Ability to communicate using frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment
• Reliable and prompt attendance