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UNC Chapel Hill Student Athlete Development Internship – Summer 2025
Location – Raleigh, NC
Job ID – Req141999
Category – Internship
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Location – Raleigh, NC
Job ID – Req141999
Category – Internship
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
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 $22.00 – $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.
Requirements for Student Athlete Development Internship
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Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum half of coursework toward degree satisfied) as a full-time student athlete at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with scheduled practice or in-season commitments during the time of the program.
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Must be available to work 20 hours per week during the timeframe of Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)- program work is self-paced and interns will work directly with their manager to create schedule
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Must be entering junior or senior year at the time of internship
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This internship program is designed to give student athletes internship experience working for The Home Depot, but does not guarantee a full-time offer
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Student athletes will work remotely from Chapel Hill, NC
Job Description
Internship Overview
The Home Depot’s Virtual Student Athlete internship program offers college athletes an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in a corporate environment. During an 8-week period from June 9 – August 1, 2025, interns will be assigned to a functional team within Merchandising including buying, global sourcing, merchandise operations/execution, marketing, e-commerce, product development, and brand management to learn day-to-day operations, and merchandising skills. 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.
Competencies we look for in an 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. 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
Preferred Qualifications
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Preferred majors: Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing or Fashion Merchandising
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Specifically Excel and PowerPoint
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3.0 GPA or higher
Bonus Eligible
401(k) Company Matching
Employee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid 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 – Raleigh, NC
Job ID – Req141999
Category – Internship
Apply By – Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
Role Overview
Requirements for Student Athlete Development Internship
-
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum half of coursework toward degree satisfied) as a full-time student athlete at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with scheduled practice or in-season commitments during the time of the program.
-
Must be available to work 20 hours per week during the timeframe of Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)- program work is self-paced and interns will work directly with their manager to create schedule
-
Must be entering junior or senior year at the time of internship
-
This internship program is designed to give student athletes internship experience working for The Home Depot, but does not guarantee a full-time offer
-
Student athletes will work remotely from Chapel Hill, NC
Job Description
Internship Overview
The Home Depot’s Virtual Student Athlete internship program offers college athletes an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain hands on experience in a corporate environment. During an 8-week period from June 9 – August 1, 2025, interns will be assigned to a functional team within Merchandising including buying, global sourcing, merchandise operations/execution, marketing, e-commerce, product development, and brand management to learn day-to-day operations, and merchandising skills. 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.
Competencies we look for in an Intern:
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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. 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
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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
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Drives Results: Evaluates information to make logical decisions and achieve results despite potential challenges or setbacks
Preferred Qualifications
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Preferred majors: Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing or Fashion Merchandising
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Specifically Excel and PowerPoint
-
3.0 GPA or higher
Bonus Eligible401(k) Company MatchingEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramPaid 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.
Healthcare Options
Profit-Sharing Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on Cell Phones, Gyms, and More
Store Location
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Raleigh, NC
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