Contractors’ Warehouse —
Business Management/Business Administration Internship (Summer 2025 – Remote)
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req124956
Category – Internship
Apply By – 10/31/2024
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req124956
Category – Internship
Apply By – 10/31/2024
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $24.00 – $24.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Internship Overview
The Home Depot’s Summer Internship program offers college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in a corporate environment. During an 11 – week period from May 12 – July 25, 2025, interns will be assigned to a functional team such as Supply Chain, Marketing, e-commerce, Technology, Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Outside Sales & Services, Human Resources, etc. Interns will learn more about our retail business and our corporate offices while having the opportunity to work on a pre-assigned project that impacts the function they are supporting. Additionally, interns participate in networking and development activities that set them up for success as they build their careers.
What makes a Great Intern:
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Action Oriented: Intern takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
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Manages Ambiguity: Intern effectively navigates and thrives in uncertain situations while using sound judgment to make decisions without having the full picture. Is able to move work forward without all the details
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Collaboration: Intern contributes to the group’s efforts and steps forward to help as needed. Seeks input from others
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Nimble Learning: Intern actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
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Communication: Intern develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audience
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Customer Focus: Intern builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
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Drives Results: Evaluates information to make logical decisions and achieve results despite potential challenges or setbacks.
Description of the Major/Subject Area
Looking for students majoring in Business Management, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Interns will gain skills in teamwork, organization, accountability, and problem-solving among many others. Along with networking and gaining mentorship, interns will spend time working on skills for their career. Interns will learn how to plan and execute concrete goals, communicate their visions effectively, project manage and collaborate with a team on a shared goal.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assisting with data quality assurance and data validation
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Using our data sources to build reports
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Finding and using new sources of data for market share analysis, etc.
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Updating existing reports to meet a level of polish and finesse
-
Answering ad-hoc data questions for the business
-
Adding value by directly solving needs of a wide range of stakeholders
-
Digging into our data to find insights or opportunities for our business
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Helping clean up, document and streamline reporting processes to create efficiencies
Preferred Qualifications
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Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and SQL or Tableau
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Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
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Interest in working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team
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Preferred GPA 3.0 or above
Description of Roles: (Career paths that utilize this skillset full-time)
At The Home Depot, our associates always have room to move up and explore new opportunities. After the Internship, here are some examples of early career roles for interns with a background in Business:
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Online Business Analyst
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Brand Advocate Analyst
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Online Merchandising Analyst
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Marketing Analyst
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Category Experience Analyst
Location:
Remote Interns will be primarily remote throughout the 11-week program but may be required to travel to our Atlanta corporate office (Store Support Center) for up to 3 weeks during the program. Travel expenses will be covered for eligible interns.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to Manager
- No responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Apply By:
10/31/2024
Paid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req124956
Category – Internship
Apply By – 10/31/2024
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Role Overview
Internship Overview
The Home Depot’s Summer Internship program offers college students an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in a corporate environment. During an 11 – week period from May 12 – July 25, 2025, interns will be assigned to a functional team such as Supply Chain, Marketing, e-commerce, Technology, Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Outside Sales & Services, Human Resources, etc. Interns will learn more about our retail business and our corporate offices while having the opportunity to work on a pre-assigned project that impacts the function they are supporting. Additionally, interns participate in networking and development activities that set them up for success as they build their careers.
What makes a Great Intern:
-
Action Oriented: Intern takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
-
Manages Ambiguity: Intern effectively navigates and thrives in uncertain situations while using sound judgment to make decisions without having the full picture. Is able to move work forward without all the details
-
Collaboration: Intern contributes to the group’s efforts and steps forward to help as needed. Seeks input from others
-
Nimble Learning: Intern actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
-
Communication: Intern develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audience
-
Customer Focus: Intern builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
-
Drives Results: Evaluates information to make logical decisions and achieve results despite potential challenges or setbacks.
Description of the Major/Subject Area
Looking for students majoring in Business Management, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Interns will gain skills in teamwork, organization, accountability, and problem-solving among many others. Along with networking and gaining mentorship, interns will spend time working on skills for their career. Interns will learn how to plan and execute concrete goals, communicate their visions effectively, project manage and collaborate with a team on a shared goal.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Assisting with data quality assurance and data validation
-
Using our data sources to build reports
-
Finding and using new sources of data for market share analysis, etc.
-
Updating existing reports to meet a level of polish and finesse
-
Answering ad-hoc data questions for the business
-
Adding value by directly solving needs of a wide range of stakeholders
-
Digging into our data to find insights or opportunities for our business
-
Helping clean up, document and streamline reporting processes to create efficiencies
Preferred Qualifications
-
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and SQL or Tableau
-
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
-
Interest in working as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team
-
Preferred GPA 3.0 or above
Description of Roles: (Career paths that utilize this skillset full-time)
At The Home Depot, our associates always have room to move up and explore new opportunities. After the Internship, here are some examples of early career roles for interns with a background in Business:
-
Online Business Analyst
-
Brand Advocate Analyst
-
Online Merchandising Analyst
-
Marketing Analyst
-
Category Experience Analyst
Location:
Remote Interns will be primarily remote throughout the 11-week program but may be required to travel to our Atlanta corporate office (Store Support Center) for up to 3 weeks during the program. Travel expenses will be covered for eligible interns.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Typically reports to Manager
- No responsibility for supervising others.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Paid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Remote/virtual – An associate in a remote/virtual role typically is not required to work from a designated Home Depot location to complete their job duties. Limited or infrequent in-office presence may be required. We also refer to this as location – independent.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Store Location
GA01
VIRTUAL
Atlanta, GA
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