Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) – Manhattan Beach, CA (Starting Summer 2027)

Notre Dame; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Disability coverage

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Notre Dame is offering a paid 40-hour-per-week internship in a Target store location in California, designed to prepare you for store leadership. You will mentor with managers, drive guest experience, coach team members, and participate in development conversations while learning daily operations and goals.

Join a program that emphasizes leadership skills, teamwork, and ethical, safe store practices, with opportunities to advance toward an assistant store manager role within the department.

Qualifications

• Interest in retail management and leadership.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team within a Target store as part of a paid 40-hour/week internship for store leadership.
• Drive guest experience and impact store performance with mentors.
• Lead daily huddles, set goals, and guide team priorities.
• Coach team members, review reports, and address operational issues.
• Spend time on the sales floor and backroom leading the team.
• Learn leadership skills and participate in ongoing development conversations.
• Ensure safety, inclusivity, and adherence to company standards.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Cash register

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, build culture, and guide 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 address opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team challenges.
• Take initiative to learn leadership skills and seek growth opportunities.
• Commit to Target's leadership expectations and actively participate in training and development.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and foster an inclusive, equitable, safe culture.
• Carry out principal duties by department and 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 problem solving.
• Are open to flexible work schedules 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.
• Have a welcoming and helpful attitude.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Are able to access all areas of the building to respond to issues.
• Can interpret instructions, reports, and information.
• Can accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Are able to climb ladders and safely handle merchandise, including lifting up to 44 pounds.
• Can operate communication devices and technology equipment as directed.
• Maintain reliable and prompt attendance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay of $28.50.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance for eligible team members and dependents.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount.
• Short term and long term disability coverage.
• Paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Training & Development

The internship provides hands-on training to develop leadership skills, including mentorship from Executive Team Leaders, ongoing development conversations, and participation in training activities and events.

Career Progression

This program offers a realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) role, providing skills and experience in guest service, retail business fundamentals, team management, and talent recruitment and development.