Field Intern

Job Title: Field Intern Organization Name : Walmart Linked Contact: Kristin Merrell No of Openings: Several Work Schedule: 10 Week Internship, begins June 3, 2013 Hours per Week: 40 Wage/Salary: $12/hr Employment Start Date: June 3, 2013 Job Description: Below listed are the primary job responsibilities and functions for the field intern position. An Associate in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary. Learn Retail Operations .Complete job shadow assignments in cross functional areas, including, but not limited to: front-end operations, sales floor merchandising, human resources, back room / inventory control, accounting/ back offices .Engage in facility projects in cross functional areas, including, but not limited to: front-end operations, sales floor merchandising, human resources, back room / inventory control, accounting/back offices Apply Knowledge of Retail Operations .Identify gaps in current operational processes and procedures in cross functional areas, including, but not limited to: front-end operations, sales floor merchandising, human resources, back room / inventory control, accounting/ back offices .Identify solutions to gaps identified in store operations .Create plan to implement solution with quantifiable metrics .Implement plan and monitor progress .Communicate plan status and updates to store management team .Present project summary and success report to Market team at close of internship Key Characteristics Below listed are important knowledge, skill and ability requirements of the field intern job function: .Adaptability/Flexibility: The ability to change one's management style or approach as a result of unexpected circumstances or ambiguous work situations .Analysis: The ability to systematically gather information from a variety of sources, analyze information, identify implications of data, draw appropriate conclusions, generate viable solutions to a question or problem, evaluate the consequences of choosing each alternative .Cooperation: The ability to cooperate and work well with others to improve the facility's performance while acting as the Company's representative .Relationships: The ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, positive working relationships with supervisors, Associates and customers .Diversity Awareness: The ability to willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals. .Dependability: The ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities and manage Associates to complete tasks accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. .Drive: The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, and passion when working .Integrity: The ability and willingness to implement, uphold, and enforce ethical standards, and implement and comply with all local, state, and federal laws and Company policies and procedures. .Professional Development: The ability and willingness to develop oneself professionally in order to achieve a higher level within the Company. Essential Functions An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. .Observe and evaluate current operational processes and procedures. .Identify opportunities within current operational processes and procedures. .Consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions for maximizing efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. .Contribute to an environment that respects and supports Associate opinions and input. .Incorporate Associate participation into planning and decision-making. .Monitor projects against a predetermined deadline and measure of quality. .Implements strategies and action plans to promote customer retention, create opportunities for sales growth, and exceed sales targets. Looking to put interns in the Chubbuck, Idaho Falls, and Blackfoot Walmarts. Qualifications: . Enrolled in a four-year university as a junior or senior . Maintain a GPA average of 3.0 or higher *Application Instructions: Apply through Bengal Jobs. You must upload your current resume to your profile in order to apply.