Retail Store Management Internship - Ventura / Santa Barbara

Internship Opportunity

You've invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you'll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better.

Are you a college student eager to gain real-world experience with a Fortune 5 company that's revolutionizing health care? Join us for a paid 10-week internship where you will be immersed in the fast-paced world of retail management.

Our mission is to become the most consumer-centric health care company, and we are looking for driven, innovative students like you to help make that vision a reality.

Position Summary

As an intern, you will get hands-on experience managing a retail team, working directly with customers, and gaining valuable insights into daily operations. You will also have the chance to network with seasoned retail leaders and gain exposure to the organization through field travel days, developmental workshops, and networking opportunities. Learn how to manage and motivate a store team, understand staffing best practices, and colleague development.

You will develop business plans and work on an impactful project that tackles an opportunity or area of improvement at your specific store location. This is a unique opportunity to roll up your sleeves, take on real responsibilities and thrive in an environment where you are busy and on your feet. Be there when customers need us most, especially on nights and weekends. Our role keeps you actively engaged throughout the day, walking the store, interacting with customers and team members.

Education

• Candidates must be enrolled as a full or part time student in a college or university working towards an associate or bachelor's degree

• Students should expect to receive their degree (associate or bachelor) between May 2026 and May 2027.

• Desired majors are Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Retail Studies, General Business, or other related studies

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available to work 35 hours per week for the full 10-week program on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.

• 1-3 years of customer service experience in a fast-paced work environment such as retail, food service, hospitality etc.

• Previous leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience is highly desired.

• Must be interested in a pursuing a career in retail store management

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$17.25 - $26.00

Whether in our pharmacies or through our health service offerings, we are pioneering a bold new approach to total health care. As health care innovators, we are making quality care affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. We await your fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the unique contributions you will make to our organization.

This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.