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Target · 1 day ago

Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Central Pennsylvania - Harrisburg/York/Hanover, etc. (Starting Summer 2026)

Mechanicsburg, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $26/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Target is a leading retail company that aims to help families discover the joy of everyday life. The Stores Executive Internship offers hands-on training to develop leadership skills within a retail store environment, focusing on guest experience, team management, and operational performance.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

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 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 attainment

Leading/presenting at daily huddles with peer/leadership team

Planning daily goals and organizing 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 Target’s 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 risks 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

Carry 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 we’re happy they chose to shop at Target

All other duties based on business needs

Qualification

Guest service fundamentalsRetail business fundamentalsTeam managementTalent managementProblem-solvingWelcoming attitudeTeam-oriented thinkingLeadership skillsEffective communicationAdaptability

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

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 444 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