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Store Assets Protection Executive Intern (Store Loss Prevention Leadership Intern) - Raleigh, North Carolina (Starting Summer 2025)

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Target

Sep 7

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    People, HR & Administration
  • Cary
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong communication skills, business acumen, a welcoming attitude, and the ability to manage tasks independently while adapting to technology and a flexible schedule.
  • You will learn AP leadership, partner with store leaders, educate teams on safety, analyze theft trends, drive compliance, and support investigations while ensuring a secure store environment.

Requirements

  • Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position
  • Previous retail or security experience preferred, but not required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
  • Manage conflict, lead and hold others accountable
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis
  • Work independently and as part of a team
  • Relate well with and interact with all levels of the organization
  • Manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude
  • Access all areas of the building to respond to guest or team member issues
  • Interpret instructions, reports and information
  • Act in accordance with company policy
  • Climb up and down ladders as needed
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 10 pounds and occasionally or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); reliable and prompt and regular attendance necessary

Responsibilities

  • Through the training you receive from the ETL-AP mentor take initiative to learn how to be an AP leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development; continuously learn throughout the internship experience
  • Provide new ideas and recommend solutions to business or team opportunities
  • Commit to learning Target’s expectations of leaders and use them to personally develop by asking questions and seeking feedback
  • Actively participate in internship program training activities, developmental opportunities and events
  • Demonstrate willingness to take risks; step out of comfort zone and take on new assignments
  • Partner with store leaders regarding TM performance by teaching, coaching, training and delivering timely performance feedback
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment
  • Influence and validate a safe and secure culture by driving physical security and safety processes; lead store response and emergency crisis situations and create plans for in-store events
  • Educate store leaders and teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures
  • Identify shortage risks in key divisions and work with other leaders to develop tactics that will reduce shortage and drive profitable sales
  • Support the identification and resolution of internal investigations
  • Identify theft and shortage trends in your store, and develop proactive strategies to prevent shortage and theft
  • Educate and influence store teams on operational shortage priorities
  • Support the prevention, identification and resolution of external theft incidents and investigations
  • Work a schedule that aligns to guest and business needs based on safe and secure and theft patterns (this includes early morning/overnight shifts, evening and weekends)
  • Model the safety culture in store by recognizing safe behaviors and identifying and resolving safety hazards and unsafe behaviors
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance. Lead and hold the team accountable to work in the same way
  • Work in a safe manner at all times to benefit yourself and others; identify and correct hazards; comply with all safety policies and best practices
  • All other duties based on business needs

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Store Assets Protection Executive Intern position?

The pay rate for the Store Assets Protection Executive Intern position is $25.00 per hour.

What kind of benefits does Target offer to eligible team members?

Target offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k), employee discounts, short-term and long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

What is the role of the Assets Protection (AP) team at Target?

The AP team's role is to provide a safe and secure environment for team members and guests, meet financial goals of shortage and profitability, lead a physical security and safety culture, respond to crisis events, investigate and resolve theft, and create awareness and educate team members on operational shortage priorities.

What can I expect to learn as an AP Executive Intern?

As an AP Executive Intern, you can expect to learn about managing a safe and secure culture, creating strategic AP goals, identifying external theft resolutions, managing internal investigations, and recruiting and talent management.

What are the typical responsibilities of the AP Executive Intern?

Typical responsibilities include learning AP leadership skills, providing new ideas and solutions, participating in training activities, supporting team performance, educating teams on emergency preparedness, identifying theft trends, and ensuring compliance with safety policies.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the AP Executive Intern position?

You need to meet any state or local licensure requirements, previous retail or security experience is preferred but not required, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Is previous experience in security or retail required?

Previous retail or security experience is preferred but not required.

What kind of work schedule can I expect in this internship?

The work schedule will align with guest and business needs, which may include early morning/overnight shifts, evenings, and weekends.

Can I work this internship remotely?

The AP Executive Intern position is in-store, so remote work is not supported; you will need to work on-site at the Target store.

What are the physical requirements of the job?

The job requires the ability to access all areas of the building, climb ladders, lift or move merchandise frequently up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift or move merchandise up to 40 pounds.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop.