About the role#
This 11-week internship offers hands-on experience in managing high-volume travel centers. You will work alongside experienced leaders to learn facility operations, team management, and customer service. The program is designed to provide real-world application of skills and mentorship to help you prepare for a career in retail management.
What you'll do#
- Train across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations.
- Learn to drive sales, manage costs, and support store profitability.
- Practice team leadership, staffing, and employee development.
- Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards.
- Help enforce safety, compliance, and company policies.
- Collaborate on a cross-functional project with other interns and department leaders.
- Deliver customer service and resolve issues as they arise.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a 2- or 4-year degree program in business, management, hospitality, or a related field.
- Ability to navigate computer programs and technology tools for daily operations.
- Willingness to learn by doing in a customer-focused environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move around the facility.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
About Love's Travel Stops
Love's Travel Stops is a retail company founded in 1964 by Tom Love. Based in Oklahoma City, the business operates more than 600 locations across 42 states. It focuses on travel stops, convenience stores, and truck maintenance services. The company remains family-owned and employs over 16,000 people.
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