About the role#
This paid, 10-week internship offers hands-on experience in retail management. You will work directly with Store Managers and District Leaders to learn the daily operations of a retail store. The program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in retail management.
What you'll do#
- Lead a retail team and interact with customers.
- Learn to motivate staff and manage store operations.
- Analyze business performance and see how operational decisions affect store results.
- Complete a project focused on a real business opportunity and present your findings to leadership.
- Support inventory management, merchandise handling, and stocking.
- Assist the store in meeting customer needs during busy shopping times.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an associate or bachelor's degree program, with a graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.
- Availability to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- 1 to 3 years of customer service experience in retail, food service, or hospitality.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience is highly desired.
- Interest in a career in retail store management.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- Positions are available in Forest Hills, Astoria, Kew Gardens, Middle Village, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Glendale, Jackson Heights, Whitestone, Ridgewood, and Sunnyside, New York.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
About CVS Health
CVS Health operates as a public company within the hospitals and health care industry. Founded in 1963, the organization provides retail pharmacy, health insurance, and pharmacy benefits management services. It maintains a large workforce of over 140,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
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