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Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern)– Algonquin, WI (Starting Summer 2026)
Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern)– Algonquin, WI (Starting Summer 2026)Target • Algonquin, Illinois, USA
Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern)– Algonquin, WI (Starting Summer 2026)

Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern)– Algonquin, WI (Starting Summer 2026)

Target • Algonquin, Illinois, USA
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The pay range per hour is $24.00- $28.00.

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 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. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at ABOUT TARGET

Working 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.

ALL ABOUT THE STORES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP

Experience firsthand what its 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 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 Targets retail business works and what it takes to excel in a management role. You will be introduced to multiple areas of the stores 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 amongst the store team :

  • Youll learn about how to drive guest experience and how to impact your stores financial team and operational performance.
  • Youll work alongside a mentor and learn how they effectively lead their department within the store.
  • You will have the opportunity to step into leading your Mentors departments- of course we will be there to guide you and help you learn along the way!
  • You will spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team drive sales results merchandise products and provide an exceptional experience for our guests.
  • Your development will be a top priority of ours and to ensure youre feeling supported you can expect ongoing developmental conversations.
  • While youll lead and support the execution of daily operations by working beside your team members your leadership will build the culture and guide your team to grow and achieve goals.

At 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 of a Stores Executive Intern can provide you with the skills and experience of :

  • Guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first team culture across the store
  • Guest engagement; problem-solving and resolution
  • 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
  • Managing a team of hourly team members and team leaders while creating business strategies and goals
  • Recruiting selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders
  • As a Stores Executive Intern no two days are ever the same but a typical day will most likely include the following 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 thats 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 organiz ing plans within the building
  • Providing summary of results and priorities with peer / leadership team
  • Working with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
  • Reviewing business reporting and guest insights to understand troubleshoot and follow up on opportunity areas. Work with store leaders each day to set goals and expectations
  • 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 learning throughout the internship experience
  • Commit to learning Targets expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
  • Actively participate in internship program training activities developmental opportunities and events
  • Demonstrate a willingness to take strategic risk s 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 equitable safe and secure culture
  • C arry out principal duties and responsibilities by the department
  • Gain an understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen
  • Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests as you are completing your daily tasks.
  • When guests need assistance engage with guests in a welcoming way to help solve their specific needs.
  • Thank guests and let them know were happy they chose to shop at Target
  • All other duties based on business needs
  • ALL ABOUT YOU

    This may be the right job for you if :

  • You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.
  • You thrive in a fast-moving highly active and physically demanding role where teamwork flexibility and creative problem solving are key to success.
  • You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours days or shifts (including nights weekends holidays and other peak shopping times).
  • The good news is that we have some ama zing 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
  • We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect :

  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions reports and information
  • Accurately handle cash register operations as needed
  • Climb up and down ladders as needed
  • Scan handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally moving merchandise up to 4 44 pounds
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g. nights weekends and holidays) and reliable and prompt attendance necessary
  • Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at Eligibility

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    In compliance with state and federal laws Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please reach out to Non-accommodation-related requests such as application follow-ups or technical issues will not be addressed through this channel.

    Required Experience :

    Intern

    Key Skills

    Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

    Employment Type : Part-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 24 - 28

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