Kohl's Internships

Kohl's offers paid internships across all business units. Internships are in the following areas: e-commerce, finance, human resources, hr, information systems, logistics, marketing, merchandising, product development, store planning. 

With more than 1,000 stores, we are one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, and we take an innovative approach to everything we do. We are continually introducing great new brands such as Simply Vera Vera Wang, ELLE™, Food Network™ and FILA SPORT®. The best part is that our growth means unlimited opportunities for you. If you have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, creative or analytical problem-solving skills and want big responsibilities in a short amount of time, you need to check out Kohl’s.

Ready to transform the art of retailing, but still stuck in the classroom? Intern with Kohl’s and see first-hand the opportunities an industry leader can offer.

We offer a complete internship program that allows students to have hands-on experience in the exciting world of retail. Our internship program prepares students for their careers, allows them to develop the necessary skills to succeed and gives them a real-world perspective on the many roles available to them in the retail industry.*

Kohl's Internship: here
Kohl's Student Job Center: here

Kohl's offers paid internships across all business units. Internships are in the following areas: e-commerce, finance, human resources, hr, information systems, logistics, marketing, merchandising, product development, store planning. 

With more than 1,000 stores, we are one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, and we take an innovative approach to everything we do. We are continually introducing great new brands such as Simply Vera Vera Wang, ELLE™, Food Network™ and FILA SPORT®. The best part is that our growth means unlimited opportunities for you. If you have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, creative or analytical problem-solving skills and want big responsibilities in a short amount of time, you need to check out Kohl’s.

Ready to transform the art of retailing, but still stuck in the classroom? Intern with Kohl’s and see first-hand the opportunities an industry leader can offer.

We offer a complete internship program that allows students to have hands-on experience in the exciting world of retail. Our internship program prepares students for their careers, allows them to develop the necessary skills to succeed and gives them a real-world perspective on the many roles available to them in the retail industry.*

Kohl's Internship: here
Kohl's Student Job Center: here

"Loved learning how a Kohl's is managed and great experience" Position: Kohls Store Management Intern Location: Greenville, SC Pay: $$13/hour Duration: 10 weeks Review posted on 5/22/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: - Get to see all parts of running a Kohl's store. - Manager was very supportive. Effective mentorship type program. - Learned a ton about merchandising, which can be very scientific and interesting. - Able to present an analysis of merchandising in a certain portion of the store to some senior executives. Cool challenge and great to get noticed. Cons: not much, loved it. Advice for other students: Kohl's Store Management Internship program was fantastic.

"AMAZING experience! " Position: Store Management Inter Location: Chicago Pay: $$13/hour Duration: 10 weeks Review posted on 10/26/2011

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: -Exposure to Executives in many different areas of the business -I had say in my work schedule -Kohl's flew all of the store management interns to Milwaukee for a weekend long conference..AMAZING experience! The highest executives attended and presented at this event. Multiple networking events throughout the 10 weeks. Cons: Required to work every other weekend...but that is retail! Advice for other students: Get involved with the Kohl's Internship program. Super successful company. This will put you so many steps above the rest!

"Analyzed home accessory sales" Position: Merchandise Analyst Intern Location: Milwaukee, WI Pay: $$16.50/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 1/10/2012

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Neutral "OK" Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree

Pros: I loved interning at Kohl's - great people and great business. I got along really well with the buying department. My main project was working with floor layouts and doing projections for the home accessories merchandising unit. I had a great summer and learned a ton about retail. Cons: It's amazing how specialized each merchandising unit can become. Advice for other students: As an intern, don't be afraid to give your creative input. Kohl's did a good job including me on projects and allowed me to pitch concepts.

"Interned in the buying office of Kohl's" Position: Merchant Business Intern Location: Milwaukee, WI Pay: $$17/hour Duration: 12 weeks Review posted on 2/1/2012

I gained real world experience: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree My boss treated me with respect: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I enjoyed my fellow co-workers: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree The work I performed was interesting: 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree I feel better positioned to gain a fulltime job: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree Overall, I was satisfied with my internship: 1 2 3 4 5 Agree

Pros: I really enjoyed my merchandising internship at Kohl's - great place. I worked with the merchandising and buying team within the girl's department. Cons: - not a ton of freedom. Advice for other students: Seeing the buying process firsthand was incredible. My advice is to apply very, very early and follow up.