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Macy's 2027 Summer Internship, Store Management - Honolulu, HI

CompanyMacy's
LocationHonolulu
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collaborate with store leadership to gain insights into management best practices and execute product merchandising initiatives. They will also support daily store operations, coach colleagues, and analyze business trends to drive growth.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $29
Company Size
81425
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Macy’s is the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., a portfolio of iconic nameplates that also includes Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, helping generations of customers celebrate life’s special moments and express their personal style. Through our stores and digital platforms, we offer a distinctive assortment of fashion, beauty, home and other products from leading market and private brands. Our colleagues bring the Macy’s experience to life every day. Together, we are building a stronger, more modern Macy’s while continuing to create memorable experiences for our customers and make a positive difference in the communities we serve. As part of Macy’s, Inc., we are guided by a commitment to responsible growth, colleague development, community impact and environmental stewardship
About the Role
Be part of an amazing story
Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.
Job Overview
Available nationwide, the on-site Store Management Internship Program will give you exposure to all facets of leading a store including customer service, merchandising, business analysis, visual presentation, store operations, colleague development, human resources, and asset protection. This 8-week paid internship is offered in major market stores and runs from June through August, 2027.
The inner workings of a multi-million-dollar retail department store are both complex and dynamic. As a key player on a store leadership team, you’ll learn the challenges and collaborate on the solutions. Plus, you’ll get a firsthand introduction to the strategies and partnerships that will make you highly successful in this exciting, fast-paced program.
What You Will Do
  • Collaborate with the Manager of Sales & Customer Experience to gain insights into leadership best practices and receive continuous constructive feedback to foster your growth.
  • Shadow the Managers of Operations and Visual Merchandising to plan and execute product merchandising initiatives that enhance business performance.
  • Engage with leaders across various business functions within your store and region.
  • Learn how to develop a customer-focused selling environment by coaching and developing a team of colleagues. 
  • Learn how to support and ensure smooth daily store operations by training and coaching colleagues.
  • Analyze trends with business partners to select merchandise that better meets customer needs.
  • Explore retail strategies by diving into the analytical side of the business to understand big-picture retail strategies.
  • Be part of a performance-oriented team that values collaboration and skills development.
  • Take advantage of daily opportunities to innovate, test and implement your ideas.
  • Demonstrate your learning through a project and presentation, consulting with store leadership to propose new ideas for business growth.
  • Foster an Environment of Acceptance and Respect: Strengthen relationships and ensure authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Skills You Will Need
Self-motivated with a Positive Attitude: For example, consistently taking the initiative to tackle new challenges and maintaining a positive outlook even in difficult situations
Sincere Passion for Engaging with People: Possess the communication and organizational skills to match
Problem-Solver and Results-Driven: Able to solve problems and drive results through others
Strong Business Acumen: Capable of executing plans and strategies, with a curiosity about developing a modern retail business
Who You Are
  • In your junior year, on your way to earning a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. A cumulative 3.0 GPA minimum is preferred. All majors will be considered for this opportunity.
  • Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision. 
What We Can Offer You 
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities. 
An internship is a test run for both you and the company to determine job and culture fit.  Upon successful completion of the internship, and with your store’s recommendation, you may be offered a position to join us after graduation as a Store Management Executive Development Program (EDP) trainee.   EDP trainees are considered fast-track executives with the hope and expectation that they will eventually become senior leaders at Macy’s.  The EDP program is a 2-year rotational program.
Some additional benefits we offer include: 
  • Merchandise discounts 
About Us 
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives. 
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!   
This job description is not all inclusive and Macy’s reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury – is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
 
COLLEGE00
Key Skills
Customer serviceMerchandisingBusiness analysisVisual presentationStore operationsColleague developmentHuman resourcesAsset protectionLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingBusiness acumenCoachingRetail strategyAnalytical skills
Categories
RetailManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportSalesHuman Resources
Benefits
Merchandise discountsLeadership developmentContinuous learningVolunteer opportunities