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

Target - Cary, NC

Full-time - Intern

Cary, NC

10,001+ employees

General Merchandise Retailers

About the position

As an AP Executive Intern at Target, you will gain a valuable and realistic preview of the Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection role, which is akin to an Assistant Store Manager - Assets Protection. This internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in managing a safe and secure environment for both team members and guests while meeting financial goals related to shortage and profitability. Throughout the summer program, you will work closely with a mentor, allowing you to learn about the Assets Protection (AP) business area and other team functions within our stores. Your role will involve leading a culture of physical security and safety, responding to crisis events, investigating theft, and educating team members on operational shortage priorities. You will be expected to take initiative in your learning, actively participate in training activities, and demonstrate a commitment to Target's expectations of leadership. The internship will also provide opportunities to develop skills in managing a safe culture, creating strategic AP strategies, and identifying resolutions for theft and fraud. A typical day as an AP Executive Intern will include a variety of responsibilities, such as partnering with store leaders to enhance team performance, influencing a culture of safety, and supporting the identification and resolution of internal investigations. You will also be tasked with educating store teams on emergency preparedness and physical security procedures, as well as developing proactive strategies to prevent theft and shortage. This role requires flexibility in scheduling, as you may need to work early morning, overnight, evening, and weekend shifts to align with guest and business needs. Overall, this internship is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the retail environment at Target, where you will help create a shopping experience that delights guests and fosters a safe and secure atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to be an AP leader by seeking out opportunities for growth and development.
• 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 team member 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.
• Model the safety culture in store by recognizing safe behaviors and identifying and resolving safety hazards and unsafe behaviors.
• 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.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a leadership role within retail or security is a plus.
• Familiarity with crisis management and emergency response protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee discount program.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid national holidays.
• Paid vacation.