Stores Executive Internship (Store Leadership Intern) - Omaha, NE (Starting Summer 2027)

Cagayan State University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target in Omaha, NE offers a paid 40-hour/week internship designed to prepare you for store leadership. You will lead a retail team, work with managers to understand retail operations, and focus on guest experience, sales results, and merchandise execution.

You’ll learn through a mentor, participate in daily huddles, and have opportunities to lead with guidance while developing leadership, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Enjoy helping others and delivering great guest experiences.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times.
• Interest in retail management and leadership development.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to new technology and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a retail team within a Target store on a paid 40-hour/week internship.
• Work closely with managers to understand Target’s retail business and develop management skills.
• Drive guest experience and impact store performance, operations, and team culture.
• Participate in mentoring and potentially lead mentor’s departments with guidance.
• Lead daily huddles, set goals, coach team members, and address concerns.
• Support daily operations and merchandise execution while maintaining safety and compliance.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership interest

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Cash register operations

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 with guidance.
• 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 on team member performance through coaching, training, and feedback.
• Address team member concerns to ensure smooth operations and goal attainment.
• Lead daily huddles and plan daily goals and organizational plans.
• Review business reporting and guest insights to identify and address opportunities.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by empowering team members.
• Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities.
• Take initiative to learn leadership skills and seek growth opportunities throughout the internship.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and 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.

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 Target 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 issues.
• Competence in interpreting instructions, reports, and information.
• Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
• Physical ability to climb ladders and safely handle merchandise up to 44 pounds.
• Proficiency in using multiple frequency communication devices and handheld scanners.
• Reliable and prompt attendance with flexibility in work schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range of $21.25 to $33.25, based on factors including position, labor markets, education, experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive health benefits for eligible team members and dependents, including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Additional benefits such as 401(k), employee discount, short and long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.