Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Nassau County, Long Island (Summer 2026)

Summary: Target is a leading retail company dedicated to helping families discover the joy of everyday life. They are seeking a Store Executive Intern to gain hands-on experience in store leadership, working closely with managers to understand store operations and enhance guest service. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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) - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Previous retail experience preferred, but not required - Strong interest in working in retail, specifically within our stores in management - 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 Required Skills: Retail business fundamentals, Guest service fundamentals, Recruiting, talent management, Workload planning, prioritization, Cash register operations, Use of handheld scanners, technology equipment, Team-oriented thinking, Welcoming, helpful attitude Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits and programs, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance, 401(k), Employee discount, Short term disability, Long term disability, Paid sick leave, Paid national holidays, Paid vacation