Store Operations Support – Execution – Undergraduate Internship – Summer 2027

NWU; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Housing benefit

10% associate discount

Professional development and networki­

Job summary

Lowe’s is offering a 10-week Summer Internship Program at the Store Support Center in Mooresville, NC. The internship provides real-world experiences, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to enterprise initiatives.

Interns will support planning, execution, and communication for store operations, work with leaders, and gain exposure to professional development and networking during the program (May 24 – July 30, 2027).

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, operations, supply chain, engineering, retail management, analytics, or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support strategies and initiatives to help Lowe’s stores execute effectively and consistently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate corporate strategies into actionable store plans.
• Identify opportunities to simplify execution and improve operational consistency.
• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of store operations initiatives.
• Analyze data and store feedback to develop recommendations.
• Develop communications and resources to support store teams.

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support strategies, processes, and initiatives to help Lowe’s stores execute effectively and consistently.
• Work alongside Store Operations professionals and cross-functional partners to translate corporate strategies into actionable store plans.
• Identify opportunities to simplify execution, improve operational consistency, and support associates.
• Assist in planning, coordination, communication, and execution of store operations initiatives.
• Evaluate current processes and recommend improvements for store-level execution.
• Analyze operational data, store feedback, and business trends to develop recommendations.
• Support project timelines, deliverables, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Develop communications and resources to support store teams.
• Gather feedback from stores and business partners to understand execution challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Technology, Marketing, and other functions.
• Use data and insights to measure effectiveness of operational initiatives.
• Present project findings and recommendations to business partners and leadership.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Retail Management, Analytics, Project Management, or related field.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Ability to work at Lowe’s Store Support Center in Mooresville, North Carolina for the internship duration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Interest or experience in retail operations, project management, process improvement, or business analytics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and contribute within a team.
• Experience developing presentations and communicating findings.
• Previous retail, internship, academic project, leadership, or related professional experience preferred.
• Passion for improving processes and creating solutions supporting associates and customers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Eligibility for Lowe’s Housing Benefit.
• 10% associate discount.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Exposure to Lowe’s business leaders and cross-functional teams.

Training & Development

The 10-week Summer Internship Program (May 24 – July 30, 2027) offers immersive real-world experience within a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company. Interns work directly with professionals and business leaders, contribute to meaningful projects, build professional networks, and gain exposure to enterprise initiative development and execution.