Retail Management Intern — Paid 10-Week Leadership Experience

CVS Health; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a motivated student for a 10-week Retail Management Internship. You will lead a store team, interact with customers, and learn core retail operations under Store Managers and District Leaders.

You’ll complete a business-focused project and present recommendations to leadership, gaining hands-on leadership exposure in a fast-paced retail environment. You will cover staffing, talent development, customer engagement, and operational excellence, with a focus on delivering an

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program.
• Degree expected between May 2027 and May 2028.
• Desired majors are Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, General Business.
• Available to work 35 hours per week including days, evenings, and weekends.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience in a fast-paced environment (retail, food service, hospitality).

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team and engage directly with customers to develop leadership skills.
• Learn day-to-day operations of a successful store alongside Store Managers and District Leaders.
• Complete a business-focused project addressing a real opportunity and present findings to leadership.
• Support operational activities including merchandise handling, inventory management, and stocking.
• Gain exposure to staffing, talent development, customer engagement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Flexibility

Retail knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree student

Graduation window May 2027–May 2028

Majors: Business Management/Administration; Hospitality; Entrepreneurship; Retail Studies; General Business

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a motivated student for a 10-week Retail Management Internship. You will lead a store team, interact with customers, and learn core retail operations under Store Managers and District Leaders.

You’ll complete a business-focused project and present recommendations to leadership, gaining hands-on leadership exposure in a fast-paced retail environment. You will cover staffing, talent development, customer engagement, and operational excellence, with a focus on delivering an