About the role#
As a Community Management Intern, you will learn the fundamentals of retail operations and customer service within a pharmacy setting. This full-time, paid internship offers hands-on experience in store management, inventory control, and community engagement. You will work closely with store and pharmacy leadership to gain a comprehensive understanding of how our locations function on a daily basis.
What you'll do#
- Greet customers and patients, answer questions, and resolve issues to provide helpful service.
- Model customer service best practices for the team.
- Process sales, returns, and order voids at the register.
- Analyze inventory trends and assist with stock rotation, ordering, and liquidating.
- Build and maintain promotional displays and complete store resets.
- Update department pricing and ensure correct signage is displayed.
- Monitor store maintenance and ensure the facility remains clean and orderly.
- Review financial and performance data for the store, pharmacy, and clinic.
- Develop action plans to reduce loss and ensure compliance with laws regarding regulated products.
- Participate in weekly meetings with the store or pharmacy manager.
- Collaborate with other interns to complete a team challenge for leadership.
- Shadow your district leader and attend required training and E-learning modules.
- Assist in planning and attending local community events.
What you'll need#
- You are currently beginning or completing your senior year of a Bachelor’s degree.
- You are fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- You are available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- An interest in retail inventory control is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: O Fallon, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $17.00 to $19.50 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About Walgreens
Walgreens operates a network of approximately 8,500 retail pharmacies across the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1901, the company maintains its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. It employs over 100,000 people and provides pharmacy, health, and beauty services to nearly 9 million customers daily. The business integrates physical stores with digital platforms to deliver healthcare services.
How to get in at Walgreens
Applying early to Walgreens roles gives you a clear advantage before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you submit your application among the first candidates. Getting your materials in early ensures they are seen before the pile grows. You can also use Intern Insider to surface the recruiters behind these roles. Reaching out directly to ask about a position or a referral often improves your response rates compared to submitting into a general queue. Connecting with the right person at Walgreens shows initiative and helps you stand out.
