About the role#
This 11-week internship provides 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 focuses on real-world application of skills and prepares interns for potential full-time employment with Love's.
What you'll do#
- Participate in hands-on training across store, fuel, food, and truck care operations.
- Develop business acumen by learning how to drive sales, manage costs, and support profitability.
- Learn team leadership, staffing, and employee development practices.
- Gain experience delivering customer service and resolving issues.
- Assist with merchandising, inventory management, and operational standards.
- Understand and help enforce safety, compliance, and company policies.
- Collaborate on a cross-functional project with interns and leaders across departments.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year program pursuing a degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field.
- Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Confidence interacting with customers and team members.
- Willingness to learn by doing in a customer-focused environment.
- Ability to navigate computer programs, systems, and technology tools.
- Ability to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties.
Location & details#
- Location: Baird, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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