{"id":87384,"date":"2026-09-01T18:36:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T18:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/rural-king-summer-internship\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T20:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T00:22:34","slug":"rural-king-summer-internship","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/rural-king-summer-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural King Summer Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Build Your Career with Rural King<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of the Rural King <strong>Internship Program<\/strong> is to offer <strong>highly motivated and successful individuals<\/strong> an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to their area of degree focus. Participants in the Internship Program will have the opportunity to <strong>learn about retail<\/strong> through experiences specific to their assigned department. Specific internship responsibilities will be determined and dependent on the needs of the department and the line of business specialization.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Departments\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HR \u2022 IT \u2022 Replenishment \u2022 Merchandising \u2022 Finance \u2022 Accounting \u2022 Supply Chain \u2022 Real Estate \u2022 eCommerce \u2022 Marketing \u2022 Space Planning \u2022 Store Operations<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What You&#8217;ll do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide entry to <strong>intermediate-level professional services<\/strong>, under the supervision of a lead associate, as appropriate to the objectives of the department.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in projects with the opportunity to directly impact the business and be a part of an innovative and fast-paced environment.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to projects designed to develop <strong>professional skills<\/strong> and expertise appropriate to the needs of the assigned department.<\/li>\n<li>Partner with other associates to complete projects and accomplish day-to-day operational tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from department team members to carry out activities and assignments.<\/li>\n<li>Provide suggestions and feedback to management to improve internal processes and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Learn and become proficient in software systems as needed by the department.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Actively participate<\/strong> in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.<\/li>\n<li>Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King\u2019s Values: <strong>People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li>Perform other duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What We&#8217;re Looking For<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Currently <strong>pursuing an undergraduate degree<\/strong> in related field of study which coincides with assigned department.<\/li>\n<li>Must be at a college <strong>junior standing or above<\/strong> at the time of internship.<\/li>\n<li>Must have a <strong>3.2 GPA<\/strong> or above.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to learn and become proficient in internal software systems.<\/li>\n<li>Adaptability and the ability to learn quickly and handle unexpected challenges with maturity and professionalism.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient with <strong>Microsoft Office Suite<\/strong> and Excel.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent customer service skills.<\/li>\n<li>Permanent US work authorization required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Physical Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to navigate and access all required facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.<\/li>\n<li>Close vision required for computer-related activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Join Rural King?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Rural King, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. As a family-owned company with a strong history of growth, we provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a rewarding career.<\/p>\n<p>When you join our team, you&#8217;ll enjoy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive pay<\/li>\n<li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance<\/li>\n<li>Paid time off and paid holidays<\/li>\n<li>401(k) with company match<\/li>\n<li>Associate discounts<\/li>\n<li>Career growth and advancement opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Training and professional development<\/li>\n<li>A collaborative, team-focused work environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Exact compensation determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about our benefits, review here:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094\"><u>https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/id\/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Min<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>USD $16.00\/Hr.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Max<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>USD $16.00\/Hr.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.<\/p>\n<p>We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-verify.gov\/\"><u>www.dhs.gov\/E-Verify.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.<\/p>\n<p>We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-verify.gov\/\"><u>www.dhs.gov\/E-Verify.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"87381","_ch_external_id":"11372812","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-10-02","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11372812\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[89],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[53],"class_list":["post-87384","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-internships","ch_industry-communication-marketing-arts-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/87384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=87384"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=87384"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=87384"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=87384"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=87384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}