About the role#
As a Community Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a retail pharmacy setting. This full-time, paid internship focuses on store operations, customer service, and inventory management. You will work alongside store leadership to learn the day-to-day functions of the business while participating in team-based projects and professional development activities.
What you'll do#
- Engage with customers by greeting them, answering questions, and resolving concerns to provide helpful service.
- Operate cash registers, process sales, handle returns, and perform cash drops.
- Support store operations by managing inventory, restocking shelves, performing stock rotation, and updating signage.
- Assist managers with store maintenance, display development, and reviewing order exceptions.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations, including those regarding regulated products like alcohol and tobacco.
- Analyze store financial, performance, and asset protection data to understand loss prevention.
- Participate in an Intern Team Challenge and present findings to leadership.
- Attend training sessions, complete E-learnings, and shadow a district leader.
- Help plan and attend community events.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student beginning or completing your senior year of a Bachelor’s degree.
- Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Prior knowledge of store inventory control is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Clair Shores, Michigan.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- The internship follows a rolling term.
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.
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