Retail Management Intern — Paid Leadership Program

CVS Health; Anderson (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health in California offers a paid 10-week Retail Management Internship designed for college students to gain real-world experience in store leadership, customer engagement, and operations. You will work with Store Managers and District Leaders, complete a business-focused project, and present recommendations to leadership.

Expect hands-on learning, weekend shifts, and exposure to market travel. Candidates must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s program, with May 2027–May 2028

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program.
• Expected degree between May 2027 and May 2028.
• Majors: Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, General Business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team and engage directly with customers.
• Learn day-to-day store operations alongside Store Managers and District Leaders.
• Develop leadership skills and understand retail management best practices.
• Complete a business-focused project and present findings to leadership.
• Support operational activities like merchandising, inventory, and stocking.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree student

Job description

CVS Health in California offers a paid 10-week Retail Management Internship designed for college students to gain real-world experience in store leadership, customer engagement, and operations. You will work with Store Managers and District Leaders, complete a business-focused project, and present recommendations to leadership.

Expect hands-on learning, weekend shifts, and exposure to market travel. Candidates must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s program, with May 2027–May 2028