Compensation Details:

　　$22.00 per hour

　　Why should you join our team?

　　We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

　　Job Description:

　　2024 Summer Internship Program

　　The Ace Internship program allows you to apply skills and knowledge you're learning in College today, while contributing in a hands-on environment to fit your career objectives, complement your academic work and enhance your learning. Here’s what you will take away from your experience this summer:

　　Real hands-on experience in your assigned department/function with day-to-day projects, responsibilities, accountabilities and deadlines.

　　Opportunity to partner with other interns over the summer on a Capstone project, presenting your findings and recommendations to Ace’s Leadership

　　Q & A with Ace’s CEO and Senior Leadership team

　　Resume Workshop to help you prepare for future opportunities

　　Opportunity to volunteer through the Ace Hardware Foundation

　　Teambuilding activities and more.

　　Your internship experience at Ace will give you the knowledge and skills future employers will look for! Want to hear more? Please review our Glassdoor comments from former interns!

　　About this Opportunity

　　We are looking for a collaborative business partner with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support the growth and development of our 5,000+ domestic stores and to optimize the process to open our 170+ new stores. As the Corporate Retail Operations Intern you will research, develop and implement processes for one or more critical business capabilities to support our Field Team. Our field team is made up of 250+ team members that are supporting the day-to-day activities of our stores. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leaders across sales, merchandising, supply chain, customer service, accounting, IT and other functional departments. Your work will ensure that all Ace internal departments are aligned with our direction and strategy. Day to day, you will partner directly with our New Business Marketing Manager, New Business teams and the Retail Operations team to ensure that the processes you build are consistent, repeatable and scalable for our business. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in general business operations and exposure to multiple business functions.

　　The candidate will support our vision to be the most helpful field organization in Retail and investment opportunity of choice by:

　　Research business capabilities needed to support Project remodels or new store growth

　　Partnering with various inter-departmental team members to contribute to key projects

　　Connect cross-functionally with key stakeholders to complete projects

　　Evaluate the current recruitment website and provide input, ideas and partake in updates

　　Participate in weekly team meetings and share work updates

　　Develop standard operating procedures and documents

　　Provide support to all teams within the department, including, but not limited to marketing, and managing projects

　　The ideal intern will possess the following:

　　Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related

　　Entering Senior year of college

　　Inquisitive – research and interview

　　Critical Thinker - consultant

　　Logical – build process

　　Project Management skills

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments

　　Ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to contribute as an effective team member

　　Excellent time management and organizational skills

　　Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed

　　Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation

　　Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday for 12 weeks in the summer

　　Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers and directors

　　We want to hear from you!

　　When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

　　Disclaimer

　　The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

　　Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

　　This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

　　Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, with more than 5,500 locally owned hardware stores throughout approximately 70 countries. Our independently owned and operated retailers have the freedom to run their business in the way that best serves their local community. Beyond home-improvement projects, we support our communities by operating the Ace Hardware Foundation, which partners with such worthy causes as the Children's Miracle Network, Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross and more.