2026 Retail Internships in Iowa
Did you know that department stores like Macy’s and Nordstrom offer more than just jobs? They also have opportunities for retail internships, which are paid, structured positions that allow students to explore the industry and learn more about aspects of running a major retail business. Internships in retail focus on the areas of store management, buying and planning, product development, and design, so you have your choice of what kind of experience you want to gain. Many programs operate on a rotational basis, during which you are able to test out each of the different departments within the company and find out which you like best. There are also specialized programs for MBA retail interns, so if you’re a grad student, you can find a position that is tailored to your goals. An advantage of interning in retail is that students tend to get hired on at the company after successful completion of their retail internship. And of course, you’ll get perks like discounts on store merchandise. Some companies, such as JCPenney, will even reimburse you for your travel expenses and provide you with housing and a rental car, among other things. With all of those benefits, you’d be crazy not to apply for one of the many retail internships.
Store Executive Intern (Store Leadership Intern) - Cedar Rapids, IA (Starting Summer 2027)
Stores Executive Internship (Store Leadership Intern) - Grand Forks, ND (Starting Summer 2027)
Operation Manager Intern (Starting Summer 2027) Food Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IA
Operation Manager Intern (Starting Summer 2027) Regional Distribution Center - Cedar Falls, IA
Pharmacy Intern Grad - Sign-On Bonus Avialable
Pharmacy Intern Grad - Sign-On Bonus Available
Stores Executive Internship (Store Leadership Intern) - Omaha, NE (Starting Summer 2027)
Pharmacy Graduate Intern (Non-US Education)
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-25979 - W Des Moines, Iowa
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-26156 - Bettendorf, Iowa
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-26158 - Waterloo, Iowa
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-26160 - Coralville, Iowa
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-26162 - Manchester, Iowa
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-26164 - W Des Moines, Iowa
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-26591 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
College Financial Representative, Internship Program - 2026-26625 - Urbandale, Iowa
Summer 2027 Technology Internship
Summer 2027 Surety Claims Intern
Summer 2027 Surety Underwriting Intern
Summer 2027 State Product Analyst Intern - Personal Lines
Summer 2027 Personal Lines Sales & Distribution Direct Sales Intern
Crop Marketing Intern
Underwriter - Crop Intern
Design Engineering Co-Op
Product Engineering Co-Op
Firmware Engineer Co-Op
A2G 2027 Spring/Summer Co-op- Systems Engineering (Onsite)
A2G 2027 Summer/Fall Co-op - Systems Engineering - Onsite
Intern Tax Winter 2028
Intern Tax Summer 2028
Intern Audit Winter 2028
Intelligent Automation Co-Op
Part-Time Student - Engineering - Waterloo, IA
Part Time Student - Industrial Engineer - Waterloo, IA
Software Engineer Intern ( Summer 2027)
Part-Time Student - Administrative/Engineering Support - Waterloo, IA
Part-Time Student - Cab Engineering - Dubuque, IA
Roadway Intern (Summer 2027)
Part-Time Student - Data Science and Analytics - Urbandale, IA or Austin, TX
Part-Time Student - Supply Management - Waterloo,IA
2027 Summer Analyst Program - Insurance - Actuarial (Des Moines)
$70,000-$75,000 per year
















