Position Overview
If you are looking for an internship that reflects the day-to-day of a full-time associate and have an interest in a career in Property Development, we invite you to apply to our internship program!
A Day in the Life
Our Burlington
In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we have grown into one of today's leading off-price retailers and continue to evolve through collaboration, innovation, and customer focus. Centered on five tenets, "Our Burlington" defines who we are as an employer, and what is important to us as a team, and it guides us toward continued growth, innovation, and success in the off-price retail industry.
Our Internship Program
Our internship program is a starting point for a career journey in Property Development at Burlington. Here is a peek at what you can expect:
- A 10-week summer program working out of our corporate headquarters where you will work side by side with industry leaders responsible for supporting critical initiatives including vendor strategy, relationships, financial analysis, and strategic planning at a leading off-price retailer.
- Hands-on experience with our shadowing days where you will gain exposure to key construction operations to understand the off-price retail world and the strategic role vendor partnerships play in driving success.
- Direct mentorship from a current member of the Construction Operations team who will be your "buddy" for support and guidance throughout the program experience.
- Interactive networking opportunities with leadership and fellow interns offered throughout the duration of the program.
- An opportunity to develop and present a capstone project, leveraging insights gained throughout the internship. Final presentation to be shared with our Property Development senior leadership team.
- A hybrid schedule that aligns with team and business needs, including participation in required in-person internship programming, orientation, key meetings, and other activities as applicable. (Subject to change.)
- Relocation benefits for eligible candidates.
Our Day in the Life of a Construction Operations Intern
- Assist with managing vendor relationships, hosting QBRs, and financial analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Support management with quarterly, monthly, and/or weekly reporting.
- Maintain and organize vendor information.
- Help prepare presentations and dashboards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on ad hoc projects.
- Identify process improvement opportunities.
- Teamwork drives success—collaboration across various functional areas within our department is essential. You will engage with multiple teams to gather input, share ideas, and effectively carry out your assignments.
You'll Come With
Our Construction Operations Interns
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field.
- Expected to complete a Bachelor's degree between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Interest in analytics, procurement, process improvement, and business operations.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and work with financial and operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to use data and information to support problem solving, decision making, and business objectives.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships across teams and functions.
- Demonstrated interest in learning new concepts, adapting to changing priorities, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and written, verbal, and active listening skills.
- Ability to take initiative, manage responsibilities independently, and work effectively both individually and as part of a team.
With our office located in New Jersey, reliable transportation is required as Burlington is not easily accessible by public transportation.
Our Compensation and Benefits
- An hourly pay of $23 per hour.
- An associate discount for in-store purchases.
- Complimentary on-site gym.
- Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Upon college graduation, many alumni of our internship program join our team as full-time associates, rejoining their team or in a different branch of the Finance organization and are set up for continuous career development opportunities.
Our Caring Company
At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company's DEI efforts.
What happens after you submit your application?
You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success.
Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo an assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence.
Come join our team. You're going to like it here!
You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.
Compensation Range: $23.00 - $23.00
