About the position
The Management Internship at Menards is a 12-week paid hands-on training experience designed for students who are within three semesters of graduation and pursuing a bachelor's degree in various concentrations such as Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, and more. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work directly with an experienced management team at the Plano Distribution Center. Interns will be placed in one of the departments where they will learn essential skills necessary for success in the retail and distribution industry. Throughout the internship, participants will develop stronger organizational, communication, and time management skills. The program is structured to allow interns to gain practical management experience, culminating in the last six weeks where they will be responsible for managing their own section of a department. This hands-on experience is invaluable as it allows interns to apply their education and newly acquired skills in a real-world setting. In the final week of the program, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the General Management team and gain insights into various departments within the organization. Menards is looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals who are eager to pursue a management career. The internship not only offers competitive pay but also provides additional benefits such as weekend pay incentives, store discounts, and exclusive discounts for gyms and other services. This is an excellent opportunity for students to kickstart their careers in management and gain a comprehensive understanding of the operations at Menards.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with an experienced management team in various departments.
- Develop organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Manage a section of a department during the last six weeks of the internship.
- Apply education and newly acquired skills in a practical setting.
- Collaborate with the General Management team in the final week.
Requirements
- Must be within three semesters of graduation.
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
- Open availability to work 40 hours per week.
- Desire to pursue a management career.
- Possess enthusiasm and drive to be successful.
Benefits
- $20.55 per hour pay rate.
- Extra $3 per hour on weekends.
- Extra $3 per hour for 2nd/3rd shifts.
- Store discount.
- Exclusive discounts for gyms, car dealerships, cell phone plans, and more.
- On-the-job training.
- Advancement opportunities after completion of school.
