{"id":1129435,"url":"https://alion.io/job/target-store-executive-intern-store-leadership-intern-new-jersey-starting-summer-2027","title":"Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - New Jersey (Starting Summer 2027)","company":{"id":3684,"name":"Target","domain":"target.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/target","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":209,"ghost_share":0.024,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.048,"time_to_fill_p50_days":9,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"intern","employment_type":"internship","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Nassau, Bahamas","Burlington, Canada","United States"],"countries":["BS","CA","US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":28,"max":28,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":56000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ETL/ELT","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T14:09:20Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"The pay range per hour is $28.00- $28.25.\nPay 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.\nALL ABOUT TARGET\nWorking at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.Learn more about Target here.\nALL ABOUT THE STORES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP \nExperience firsthand whatit’slike to lead a retail team within a Target store. This internship is a paid 40hr/week, hands-on training program to develop and prepareyouforstore leadership. As a Stores Executive Intern, you willgeta valuable realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader role(Assistant Store Manager)over a definedperiod 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 ina managementrole. You will be introduced to multiple areas of thestore’sbusiness, butthe majority ofyour time will bespent leading amongst the team,identifyingand working towards store priorities,and delivering great guest service.\nThis program is designed to teach individuals how to lead within a retailstore andyou will:\nLearnhow to drive guest experienceandimpactyour store’s financial, team, and operational performance.\n\nWork alongside a mentor and learn how they effectively lead their department within the store.\n\nHave the opportunity tostep into leading yourmentor’s departments-of course, we will be there to guide you and help you learn along the way!\n\nSpend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for our guests.\n\nHave ongoing development conversations, as your development will be a top priority of ours.\n\nLead and support the execution of daily operations by workingwithyour teammembers tobuildculture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals.\n\nLearnmore from past Interns, Mentors, and Managershere.\nAt Target, we believe in our leaders having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career.The goal of the Stores Executive internship is to provide a realistic job preview of an ETL role.The role ofa StoresExecutive Intern can provide you with theskills and experience of :\nGuest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest-first team culture across the store\n\nGuest engagement; problem-solving and resolution\n\nRetail business fundamentals\n\nSetting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver service and sales goals\n\nManaging a team of hourly team membersandteam leaderswhilecreating business strategies and goals\n\nRecruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders\n\nAs a Stores Executive Intern, no two daysare ever the same, but a typical day willmost likely includethe following responsibilities:\nSpending time on the storesalesfloorand backroom leadingteam members and aligning the team on daily business priorities\n\nWorking alongside your Executive Team Lead (ETL) mentor and other leaders in the building to gain an understanding of their roles\n\nLeading through daily priorities (stocking shelves, ensuring a safe and welcoming environmentthat’sinviting toguests, helping build displays within the store, etc.)\n\nPartnering with leadersregardingteam member performance by teaching, coaching, training, and deliveringtimelyperformance feedback\n\nAddressing team member concerns and removing hurdles to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment\n\nLeading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team\n\nPlanning daily goals and organizingplans within the building\n\nProviding summary of results and priorities with peer/leadership team\n\nWorking withstoreleaders each day to set goals and expectations\n\nReviewingbusiness reporting and guest insights to understand, troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas.\n\nDelivering an exceptional guest experience by ensuring team members are knowledgeable and empowered to make it right for guests\n\nProvidingnew ideasandrecommendsolutions to business or team opportunities\n\nTaking the initiative to learn how to be a Target leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learningthroughout the internship experience\n\nCommit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback\n\nActivelyparticipatein internship program training activities, developmentalopportunitiesand events\n\nDemonstrate a willingness to takestrategicrisksand take on new assignments\n\nDemonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment\n\nWork in a safe mannerat all timestobenefityourself and others;identifyand correct hazards;comply withall safety policies and best practices\n\nFoster an inclusive,equitable,safe, and secure culture\n\nCarry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department\n\nGain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen\n\nCreate a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.\n\nWhen guests needassistance, engage with guests in a welcoming way, to help solve their specific needs\n\nThank guests and let them knowwe’rehappy they chose to shop at Target\n\nAll other duties based on business needs\n\nALL ABOUT YOU\nThis maybe the right job for you if:\nYou enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests thatshopour store and fellow team members you work with.\n\nYou thrive in a fast-moving, highlyactiveand physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.\n\nYou are open toworkinga flexible work schedule with varying hours,daysor shifts (including nights, weekends,holidaysand other peak shopping times).\n\nThe 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 fewthingsyouneedfrom the get-go:\nPreviousretail experience preferred, but notrequired\n\nStrong interest in working in retail, specifically within our storesin management\n\nLeadership skills and team-oriented thinking\n\nLearn and adapt to currenttechnologyneeds\n\nWork independently and as part of a team\n\nManage workload and prioritize tasks independently\n\nWelcoming and helpful attitude\n\nEffective communication skills\n\nWe are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basicsthatwe expect:\nAccess all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues\n\nInterpret instructions, reports, and information\n\nAccurately handle cash register operationsasneeded\n\nClimb up and down laddersasneeded\n\nScan,handleand move merchandise efficiently and safely, includingfrequentlylifting or moving merchandiseup to 44pounds\n\nAbility to communicate on multiple frequency devices andoperatehandheld scanners, and othertechnologyequipment as directed\n\nFlexible work schedule (e.g., nights,weekendsand holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary\n\nFind competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond athttps://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.\nBenefits Eligibility\nPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_G | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_GAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\nIn compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. 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