Operations Intern (Sumer 2027)

Love's Travel Stops; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is offering an Operations Intern role within its college internship program in Oklahoma City. The program emphasizes real work experience, not just tasks, and guides students through professional etiquette in a corporate setting.

You will assist with coordinating projects, supporting both field operations leadership and corporate departments, and participate in structured training modules and mentor programs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Previous retail management internship experience with Love’s Travel Stops preferred.
• Relevant coursework or additional internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating, planning, and implementing projects, programs, and tests that impact field operations.
• Support the Operations team and corporate departments during project planning and development.
• Learn and assist with change management efforts and communications to ensure all departments are informed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Love's College Intern Program: The Love’s college internship program is frequently referred to as the best in Oklahoma City. This rapidly growing program provides opportunities for students in multiple areas of the business to receive employee level experience, not just busy work. Students also gain valuable knowledge that they can’t get in a classroom; they are guided through proper etiquette of a professional corporate setting. With a high percentage of full time offers, Love’s takes the time to invest not only in the students, but in their future.

Internship Activities: Over the course of the summer, Love’s interns also participate in the following:

• Tour of multiple business operations
• Q&A sessions with executives
• Participation in Greater Grads: InternOKC
• Community volunteering activities
• Social/Networking events
• Classroom skills-based training
• Mentor program
• Structured performance feedback
• Formal presentation to Love’s leadership

The Operations Intern will support field operations leadership and corporate departments by assisting with the coordination, planning, and implementation of projects, programs, and tests that impact field operations. This role helps ensure alignment with Love’s strategic priorities.

Job Functions:

• Assist with managing projects, programs, and test rollouts to the field, preventing conflicts and ensuring smooth execution.
• Support the Operations team and corporate departments during project planning and development.
• Learn about communication efforts that ensure all impacted departments are aware of upcoming projects or initiatives with larger impact.
• Provide support for change management efforts by championing change and providing adequate resources to ensure successful change management processes.
• Assist with the maintenance and updates of Operations manuals and guidelines.
• Receive exposure to analytical and briefing support to the Operations team.
• Travel to nearby locations for evaluating processes and procedures related to assigned projects.
• Participate in classroom training modules.
• Experience multiple business operations.
• Assist with special projects and events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Previous retail management internship experience with Love’s Travel Stops preferred.
• Relevant coursework and/or additional internship experience is a plus.

Skills and Physical Demands:

• Technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, ability to work in ambiguous situations, resilience, attention to detail, workload management, organization, time management, and strong follow-up.
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Highly self-motivated
• Critical thinking abilities
• TypicalPhysical Demands: Prolonged sitting with occasional bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Normal hearing and vision range required.

Love's Family of Companies encourages growth within the Company and the development of it's employees. Please make sure you have supervisor or manager approval prior to applying for a different position within the Company.