Summer Internship 2025 Store Operations, Process Ops

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose : We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Five Below Summer Internship Program is ON! Our limited open positions for Summer 2025 focus on company strategic initiatives in the exciting environment of value-driven, fun-focused retail. We are seeking energetic, responsible go-getters with innovative ideas, ready to actively participate in company initiatives.

We LOVE our interns! Our internship is curated to deliver a rich learning experience for both personal and professional growth. Our program is hands-on, participating in meaningful work that directly effects the company’s success. You are an active contributor and valued as a part of your team!

Location :

In conjunction with WoWToWN’s current Ways of Working, we intend to offer a hybrid program for our interns, ensuring both a flexible and immersive experience. All applicants should plan to be in the Philadelphia area and access to our Home Office throughout the entirety of the program.

Internship Details :

10 weeks : June 2nd – August 8th

Full time – 40 hours / wk

Paid – $17 / hr

Greater Philadelphia location – on site / office requirements vary by internship position but should be generally considered hybrid. On average, an intern can expect to be in our home office 3 times per week.

Hands on, results driven projects. No coffee fetching here!

Strategic Project focused, coupled with day-to-day responsibilities

Highlights :

Interactive experiences with Senior Leadership Team

Professional Development Sessions

Lunch & Learns

Insight and participation into companywide initiatives

High exposure / small group

100% intern satisfaction rate

High intern conversion rate! (On average, we hire 2-3 of our intern alumni each year)

And of course – some fun product!

Overview :

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Store Operations Intern to support the operational rollout of our cosmetics brand’s in-store expansion. As part of a fast-paced, dynamic team, you will play a key role in ensuring that new locations launch smoothly and efficiently. You’ll help track project progress, oversee inventory management, mitigate issues & develop troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities :

Store Set-Up Support :

Assist in preparing new store locations for the cosmetics brand expansion, ensuring all products, fixtures, and promotional materials are arranged according to brand guidelines.

Inventory Management :

Aid in managing inventory levels, coordinating the transfer of stock to new store locations, and tracking product availability.

Assist in monitoring shipments, managing stock, and ensuring inventory accuracy to maintain efficient store operations.

In-Store Operations Coordination :

Work with store teams to ensure operational readiness for new store setups and expansion projects.

Help manage project timelines, track milestones, and address any operational challenges that may arise during the rollout.

Cross-Department Collaboration :

Collaborate with marketing, logistics, and merchandising teams to align on project strategies, timelines, and progress updates.

Facilitate communication between departments to ensure that expansion initiatives are executed smoothly.

Reporting & Documentation :

Document in-store operations, including inventory status, store setup progress, and employee training updates.

Provide regular reports to management on key performance indicators, store rollout progress, and any issues encountered.

Requirements :

Must be actively enrolled as a rising Junior, Senior, Grad Student or recent Grad pursuing a degree in Retail Management, Operations, Business Administration, Project Management or related fields.

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office products & remote meeting software

Must have availability for the full 10-week program as space is limited

Must be a self-starter, highly passionate & detail oriented

Active ability to problem-solve & communicate effectively

Knowledge and passion for our brand is a plus!

Desired Skills :

Strong verbal and written communication

Strong presentation skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge

Ability to work both independently and with a team

Highly Organized

Experience or interest in retail operations

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Does all the cool stuff above sound like you? We look forward to your application!

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Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Position Type : Hourly

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