Summer 2016 Corporate Internship
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Id#: 9073
Date published: 6-Jan-2016
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Position Summary:
Belk, Inc. is the nation’s largest privately owned and operated department store company with approximately 300 Belk stores and 23,000 associates located in 16 states with revenues of $4 billion and growing. Recently named in Stores Magazine as one of the Top 50 online retailers, we are also philanthropic and provided over $19.0 million in support to local communities, education initiatives, and breast cancer. In 2013, we proudly celebrated our 125th anniversary with a continued commitment to our mission, “To satisfy the modern Southern lifestyle like no one else, so that our customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve.” We are investing heavily in our business and are looking for talented people to join our diverse and inclusive Belk team.
Belk Internship Program Overview:
Belk Interns (BIP’s) are the rock stars of their field. From Retail Management and Merchandising to Corporate roles such as Sustainability, Event Planning, Human Resources, Creative and Communications, Belk is committed to investing in college students to spend the summer interning with us. The Belk Internship program is a comprehensive development program which exposes you to executive-level subject matter experts while focusing on hands-on work experience.
Internship Opportunities:
The Internship program is an intensive 10 week development program created to provide hands on training in the areas of Creative, Marketing, Productivity & Staffing, Human Resources, Special Events and Sustainability. As an intern, you will participate in a variety of instructor led workshops, project assignments and business overviews to prepare you for an exciting career at Belk.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
What’s in it for you?
· Cross functional program highlighting partnering across departments to execute company goals
· Provide assistance to your home office on special projects, day to day tasks, and other duties as necessary
· Review current processes of your area to help pinpoint areas of improvement from a different perspective
· Develop ways to engage Belk’s target audience both internal and external through your department
· Get exposure to senior executives in the corporate organization and in stores
· Invest in a career with a highly successful family run company that has been in business for over 125 years and has a commitment to diversity, the development of our people and giving back to the communities in which it serves
Where you can go
Our goal is to show you a career path where you can become a leader of a multi-million dollar business. Through the Belk Internship program, Belk will give you the foundations needed to become a successful Executive in an environment where you can manage your career, influence change and drive the business.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; preferred 3.2 GPA
• Graduation Date between December 2016 and June 2017
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and customer centric mentality
• Technically competent with an emphasis in MS Office
Internship Logistics
· 10 week, paid internship based in Charlotte, NC
· Start date: June 2016
· Interns are responsible for their own housing, transportation and meals
