Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Duluth, MN (Starting Summer 2027)

NWU; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

NWU partners with Target to offer a paid 40-hour/week internship in a Duluth, MN store focused on developing future leaders. You will work closely with managers and a mentor to learn retail operations, drive guest experiences, and mentor others while contributing to daily goals and store performance.

You will lead and participate in huddles, receive feedback, and engage in development activities aimed at building business acumen and leadership capability in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy helping guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding retail environment.
• Willing to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in retail management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team within a Target store during a paid 40-hour internship.
• Partner with managers to learn Target’s retail business and management practices.
• Drive guest experience and impact store performance.
• Lead daily huddles and set goals.
• Coach, train, and provide feedback to team members.
• Manage cash operations as needed.
• Support daily operations and merchandise execution.
• Attend training and leadership development activities.
• Foster inclusive, safe, and ethical store culture.
• Spend time on sales floor and backroom to align priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cash handling

Inventory awareness

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Lead a retail team within a Target store as part of a paid 40-hour/week internship program preparing you for store leadership.
• Work closely with managers and team members to understand Target’s retail business and excel in a management role.
• Drive guest experience and impact store financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn effective department leadership and have opportunities to lead mentor’s departments.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest service.
• Engage in ongoing development conversations focused on your growth.
• Support daily operations by building culture and guiding your team to achieve goals.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning on daily priorities.
• Partner with leaders to coach, train, and provide performance feedback to team members.
• Address team member concerns and remove hurdles to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to identify and address opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Commit to learning Target’s leadership expectations and actively participate in training and development activities.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Carry out principal duties by the department and gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests and assisting with their needs.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Enjoyment in interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in retail management within stores.
• Leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skill in managing workload and prioritizing tasks independently.
• Welcoming and helpful attitude with effective communication skills.
• Ability to access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues.
• Ability to interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Capability to handle cash register operations as needed.
• Physical ability to climb ladders and move merchandise safely, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Proficiency in communicating on multiple frequency devices and operating handheld scanners and other technology equipment.
• Reliable and prompt attendance with flexibility in work schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $27.25.
• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability coverage.
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.