Are you ready to launch your leadership career in retail with a Fortune 50 company? Target is seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals for our Stores Executive Internship program across multiple convenient locations in the Boston metropolitan area. This paid, full-time internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in store management and develop the skills needed to become a future leader at Target. If you’re passionate about guest service, team leadership, and thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment, this internship at a Boston Street Target location could be your perfect first step.
This internship is available at various Target stores in and around Boston, Massachusetts, ensuring there’s likely a location accessible to you. These include stores in Woburn, Stoughton, Haverhill, Dorchester, Roslindale, Salem, Quincy, Cambridge, Everett, Watertown, Westwood, Braintree, Saugus, Somerville, Danvers, Medford, and even Salem, NH, offering a wide range of Boston street Target area opportunities.
Competitive Pay and Benefits Await You
Target recognizes and values the contributions of our team members. The pay range for this Stores Executive Internship is between $30.00 and $31.00 per hour, dependent on factors such as location, experience, and qualifications. Beyond competitive pay, Target provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future.
Eligible team members gain access to:
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Life insurance and disability coverage (short-term and long-term).
- A 401(k) retirement plan to help you save for your future.
- Generous employee discounts on Target merchandise.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, national holidays, and vacation time.
For a detailed overview of Target’s commitment to its team, explore the full benefits package at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Why Target? A Fortune 50 Retail Leader
Target is more than just a retail store; it’s an iconic brand and a leading force in American retail. As a Fortune 50 company with over 400,000 team members globally, Target offers a dynamic and impactful work environment. Working at Target means being part of a team that helps families experience the joy in everyday moments. Community engagement is central to Target’s values, and the company actively invests in the communities where team members and guests live and work.
Target prioritizes building strong relationships and fosters talent development through growth opportunities. The company operates as a unified team, driven by a core purpose that shapes its values and work ethic – to care, grow, and win together. This internship program is a testament to Target’s investment in future leaders, especially within key markets like the Boston street Target area.
Stores Executive Leadership Internship: Your Path to Retail Management
The Stores Executive Leadership Internship provides a firsthand look into the exciting world of retail leadership at Target. This is a paid, 40-hour per week, hands-on program meticulously designed to equip you with the skills and experience necessary for a successful career in store management. As a Stores Executive Intern, you’ll receive a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader (ETL) role, also known as an Assistant Store Manager.
Throughout this immersive internship, you will collaborate closely with store managers and team members, gaining a deep understanding of Target’s retail operations and the essential qualities of effective management. You’ll be exposed to various facets of the store’s business, with a primary focus on team leadership, achieving store priorities, and delivering exceptional guest service at your assigned Boston street Target location.
Key Learning Experiences During Your Internship:
- Guest Experience Mastery: Learn how to drive outstanding guest experiences and understand its direct impact on store performance.
- Financial and Operational Acumen: Discover how to influence your store’s financial results, team dynamics, and overall operational efficiency.
- Mentorship and Guidance: Work directly with a dedicated mentor who will guide you through effective leadership strategies within their department.
- Hands-on Leadership Opportunities: Gain practical experience by leading your mentor’s department, with ongoing support and guidance from experienced leaders.
- Team Leadership and Motivation: Develop skills in leading and motivating teams, driving sales, merchandising effectively, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.
- Personalized Development: Benefit from continuous developmental conversations focused on your growth and progress throughout the internship.
- Culture Building: Learn how to build a positive team culture and guide your team towards achieving shared goals while executing daily operations.
Hear directly from past interns, mentors, and managers about their experiences in the program here.
Skills You Will Develop:
Target is committed to providing meaningful experiences that build essential career skills for its leaders. The Stores Executive Internship is specifically structured to offer a realistic job preview of the ETL role, equipping you with valuable skills and experience in:
- Guest-First Culture: Building and managing a team that prioritizes guest service across all store areas.
- Guest Engagement & Problem Solving: Developing expertise in guest engagement, effective problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- Retail Business Fundamentals: Gaining a solid understanding of core retail business principles.
- Workload Management: Setting and planning department workloads to align with business priorities and managing teams to achieve service and sales targets.
- Team Management & Strategy: Managing hourly team members and team leaders, and contributing to business strategies and goal setting.
- Talent Management: Participating in the recruitment, selection, and development of hourly team members and leaders.
A Day in the Life of a Stores Executive Intern:
No two days are exactly alike in this dynamic internship, but a typical day will involve a range of responsibilities, including:
- Leading on the Sales Floor and Backroom: Spending time on the sales floor and in the backroom, leading team members and aligning them with daily priorities.
- Learning from Experienced Leaders: Working alongside your ETL mentor and other store leaders to understand their diverse roles and responsibilities.
- Executing Daily Priorities: Leading the team in executing daily tasks such as stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming store environment, and building engaging displays.
- Team Member Development: Partnering with leaders to provide team members with coaching, training, and timely performance feedback.
- Addressing Team Needs: Addressing team member concerns and resolving operational hurdles to ensure smooth workflow and goal achievement.
- Leading Team Communication: Leading or presenting at daily team huddles, communicating key information and priorities.
- Planning and Organization: Planning daily goals and organizing operational plans within the store.
- Performance Reporting: Providing summaries of results and key priorities to the leadership team.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Understanding business reports and guest insights to identify, troubleshoot, and address areas for improvement.
- Exceptional Guest Service Delivery: Ensuring team members are well-informed and empowered to resolve guest issues effectively and create positive experiences.
- Innovation and Problem Solving: Contributing new ideas and suggesting solutions to address business or team challenges.
- Continuous Learning and Development: Actively seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth and staying committed to continuous learning.
- Embracing Target Leadership Expectations: Learning and applying Target’s leadership principles to your own development, seeking feedback and asking insightful questions.
- Program Participation: Actively participating in internship program training sessions, developmental activities, and networking events.
- Taking Initiative and Embracing Challenges: Demonstrating a willingness to take risks, step outside your comfort zone, and take on new responsibilities.
- Ethical Conduct and Safety Leadership: Demonstrating a strong commitment to ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and leading the team to uphold these standards.
- Promoting Inclusivity and Diversity: Fostering an inclusive, diverse, safe, and secure work environment for all team members and guests.
- Departmental Responsibilities: Carrying out core duties and responsibilities specific to your assigned department.
- Developing Business Acumen: Gaining a comprehensive understanding of all business areas within the store to enhance your overall business acumen.
Please note that this job description outlines core responsibilities and duties may evolve based on business needs.
Is This Internship Right For You?
This Stores Executive Internship is an excellent fit if:
- You thrive in a fun, fast-paced, and energetic work environment and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
- You are passionate about providing exceptional guest service and creating positive experiences that make guests say “I LOVE TARGET!”.
- You are excited about leading teams in stocking, merchandising, and selling Target products.
- You are seeking an active role that involves being on your feet, interacting with team members and guests, and making a direct impact, rather than a desk-bound, Monday-Friday job.
While comprehensive training will be provided to equip you with the necessary leadership skills, certain foundational qualities are highly beneficial:
- Previous retail experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- A strong interest in a retail career, particularly in store management at Target.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn and utilize current technology.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- A welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Essential Requirements:
To ensure a safe and effective working environment, certain physical and operational requirements apply:
- Ability to access all areas of the store to address guest or team member needs.
- Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and various forms of information.
- Accurate cash handling skills as required for register operations.
- Physical ability to climb ladders as needed.
- Ability to safely and efficiently scan, handle, and move merchandise, including lifting up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Proficiency in using multiple communication devices, handheld scanners, and other technology as directed.
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and maintain reliable and punctual attendance.
For more information about Target’s comprehensive benefits, please visit https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation
Target is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the application process to comply with all applicable laws. If you require assistance due to a disability, please visit your nearest Target store or contact Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for further information.
