Associate Buyer Internship - Minneapolis, MN (Starting Summer, 2026)

Entry-Level Position Starting Summer 2026

This position is an entry-level role that starts in Summer 2026. Starting hourly rate is $26.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.

At Target, you'll discover a Fortune 50 company focused on making life better for our guests. Creating a shopping experience where guests can find what they want and discover something new is the heart of the merchandising department.

In this role, you'll gain a realistic job preview into life as an Associate Buyer. Learn how to apply your strategic, analytical, and collaborative skills to impact the bottom line as we work to deliver products to guests anytime and anywhere. Manage a project from start to finish, and culminate your summer experience by presenting your results to leadership within your business. You'll gain valuable insight into the day-to-day role of an Associate Buyer, and see how they help support assortment analysis and recommendations, maintain business relationships with the largest vendors in the industry, and execute promotional plans/strategies.

About you:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong planning and organizational abilities
• Exceptional leadership qualities and decision-making skills
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Development-focused; eager to learn and to satisfy your innate curiosity
• Strong sense of accountability and initiative
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous growth environment

Benefits Eligibility

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.