We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Store Support Team Interns for the Summer of 2025! Fleet Feet’s 10-week summer internship program provides a hands-on opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Our internship experience emphasizes professional development (think impactful work and stretch assignments), mentorship, networking, skills development, and on-the-job training across two key areas. While the internship is remote, interns will travel twice to Fleet Feet’s headquarters in North Carolina. Local interns can opt for a hybrid schedule. 

Fleet Feet's paid summer internship program is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce by actively seeking out and engaging with promising individuals from underrepresented communities. Through this program, we strive to dismantle systemic barriers and bridge disparities in access to opportunities. By embracing interns of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and abilities, our internship program aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that celebrates uniqueness and empowers all to thrive while contributing to our Fleet Feet success.

The deadline to submit applications is November 8, 2024.

While crafting our internship program experience, our goal was to hear directly from you, the intern, on what areas you want to focus on and learn more about. Please choose your top 3 departments from the list below, that you'd like to focus on during your immersive rotational internship experience and include these in your application in order of preference.  Since you will only have 2 rotations, we will do our best to ensure your 2 rotations are your top 2 preferences. 

• Franchise Operations & Development - This team drives Fleet Feet’s expansion into new markets nationwide. They focus on identifying physical locations, handling lease agreements, building and renovating stores, and exploring growth opportunities. They also provide ongoing coaching and guidance to franchisees throughout their journey.
• Digital (e-Commerce) - Responsible for managing our e-commerce platform and engaging customers digitally, ensuring a seamless online shopping experience. Areas of focus include Digital Strategy (SEO), Digital Advertising, and Digital Supply Chain Operations (online fulfillment).
• Finance - Oversees Fleet Feet’s revenue streams and expenses, while helping company-owned stores plan and forecast for future growth.
• Human Resources (HR) - Partners with managers and employees to support recruitment, benefits, payroll, retention, and much more
• Information Technology (IT) - Ensures the smooth operation of network systems and data security, supporting both our Retail Stores and Store Support Team  
• Marketing - Manages Fleet Feet's national brand presence through graphic design, newsletters, email campaigns, marketing assets, social media, blog content, and podcasts.
• Purchasing - Responsible for buying and merchandising footwear, apparel, and accessories across all company-owned locations.
• Retail Experience & Education - Provides training and education to our retail store employees, ensuring they deliver the best customer experience.
• Sales Operations - Works closely with company-owned stores to develop local marketing strategies, boost sales, and engage customers.
• Vendor Management - Collaborates with vendor partners to create opportunities that drive sales for both Fleet Feet and its vendors.

What Interns will gain:

• Explore a career path and gain valuable work experience
• A comprehensive understanding of the retail industry and the skills necessary for success.
• Opportunities to build professional networks with other interns, peers, and company leaders
• Growth through continuous coaching, mentoring, and feedback
• Presentation and effective communication skills.
• Exposure to leadership and business strategies.
• Opportunity to travel to Fleet Feet’s Headquarters in Carrboro, North Carolina twice during the internship.

• Currently enrolled in a college or university undergraduate program
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for retail and community engagement.
• Curious, dedicated, and driven individuals.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during internship dates

Perks:

• High energy and fun atmosphere
• Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
• Community involvement and community service activities
• Training program and product discounts
• Hardworking team members
• Competitive pay

We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 270 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and remain committed to delivering unmatched service and support when outfitting customers in everything they need to have a successful run, whether that’s introducing them to their new favorite running shoes, socks, or gear, or inviting them to our next training program run. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced, and fun. We don’t mind wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever is needed. We are a group of knowledgeable and hardworking individuals who work, sweat, and live passionately. We run together to solve a problem, reach a goal, get encouraged, and champion our brand every single day. We are in full pursuit to find hardworking people to join us on our quest and bring our core values to life.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe having diverse teams in which everyone brings their whole self to Fleet Feet is key to our success. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. That is why we value diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices, our culture, and our engagement with the community.  Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. 

Additional Requirements:  Position requires occasional moving around with light (1-10lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling.  The position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office equipment, etc.  The position is mostly sedentary and requires the employee to have close visual acuity to perform job requirements.  The position requires frequent communication with team members and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers while constantly utilizing a computer. This position is located within an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Fleet Feet utilizes E-Verify in all corporate and company-operated stores as part of the hiring process.