Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Greater Pasadena, CA (Starting Summer 2027)

UEC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

UEC in Pasadena is offering a paid 40-hour/week internship at Target, designed to prepare you for store leadership. You will lead a retail team, work with managers, and focus on guest experience, sales, and store operations.

You’ll learn department leadership with a mentor, participate in internship trainings, and develop leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development.
• Strong communication and collaboration with store leadership.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team within a Target store as part of a paid 40-hour/week internship program preparing for store leadership.
• Work closely with managers and team members to understand Target’s retail business and management roles.
• Drive guest experience and impact store financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn effective department leadership.
• Step into leading mentor’s departments with guidance.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest service.
• Engage in ongoing development conversations focused on your growth.
• Support daily operations by building culture and guiding team goal achievement.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning on daily priorities.
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through coaching and feedback.
• Address team concerns and remove hurdles for smooth operations.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reports and guest insights to identify and act on opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team challenges.
• Commit to learning Target’s leadership expectations and seek feedback.
• Participate actively in internship training, development opportunities, and events.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and lead the team accordingly.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests and assisting with their needs.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

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 for store leadership.
• Work closely with managers and team members to understand Target’s retail business and management roles.
• Drive guest experience and impact store financial, team, and operational performance.
• Work alongside a mentor to learn effective department leadership.
• Step into leading mentor’s departments with guidance.
• Lead and motivate a team, drive sales, merchandise products, and provide exceptional guest service.
• Engage in ongoing development conversations focused on your growth.
• Support daily operations by building culture and guiding team goal achievement.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom leading team members and aligning on daily priorities.
• Partner with leaders on team member performance through coaching and feedback.
• Address team concerns and remove hurdles for smooth operations.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reports and guest insights to identify and act on opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team challenges.
• Commit to learning Target’s leadership expectations and seek feedback.
• Participate actively in internship training, development opportunities, and events.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and lead the team accordingly.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, safe, and secure culture.
• Gain understanding of all business areas to develop business acumen.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests and assisting with their needs.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who:

• Enjoy interacting and helping others, including guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast-moving, physically demanding role requiring teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving.
• Are open to working a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times.
• Have previous retail experience preferred but not required.
• Have a strong interest in retail management within stores.
• Possess leadership skills and team-oriented thinking.
• Can learn and adapt to current technology needs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently.
• Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Can access all areas of the building to respond to issues.
• Interpret instructions, reports, and information accurately.
• Handle cash register operations as needed.
• Climb ladders and safely handle merchandise, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Operate communication devices and handheld scanners as directed.
• Maintain reliable and prompt attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $28.50 to $30.00, based on factors such as labor markets, education, experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Additional benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short-term and long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.