Description
Position at Wills Group, Inc
Rising Talent Internship Program
Dash In | Summer 2026
Be the Future of Convenience
Looking for a paid internship where your work actually matters? Dash In’s Rising Talent Internship Program is a full-time, paid, 12-week summer experience for students and recent graduates who want meaningful work, real responsibility, and practical skills. Interns contribute to active business projects while gaining exposure to a growing convenience retail brand expanding into the Carolinas this year.
Backed by a 100-year family-owned organization, Dash In invites students to be the future of convenience and help redefine what convenience looks like for today’s guests and tomorrow’s communities.
Dash In is Great Place to Work Certified™ and recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Retail™.
At a glance
- Paid internship: $18/hour
- Full-time: 40 hours per week
- Dates: May 18 – August 10, 2026 (12 weeks)
- Location: Hybrid with in-office days at La Plata, MD headquarters
- Work on real projects, not just shadowing
- Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ | Great Place to Work Certified™
Internship focus areas
Interns are placed within a specific department and contribute to real business priorities.
Corporate Communications
- Help manage website content and internal communications
- Support intranet implementation and brand initiatives
- Learn corporate storytelling and employee engagement strategy
Finance & Accounting
- Review site-level financial and inventory reporting
- Support process improvement and automation initiatives
- Learn how financial insights support operational decisions
Information & Technology
- Assist with help desk support and system troubleshooting
- Support IT infrastructure and enterprise systems projects
- Learn IT operations in a multi-site retail environment
Marketing
- Contribute to SEO and performance marketing initiatives
- Support digital campaign execution and analysis
- Learn growth marketing and analytics-driven decision-making
Retail Operations – Loss Prevention
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Support loss prevention initiatives across retail locations
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Assist with incident reporting, data tracking, and trend analysis
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Learn how shrink reduction, safety practices, and compliance support store performance
Talent & People Operations
- Support recruiting dashboards, employer branding, and onboarding
- Assist with HR systems audits, compliance, and documentation
- Learn how people operations support growth and expansion
Tools you may work with include: Jobvite, Workday, SharePoint, CompAnalyst, SEO and analytics platforms, and enterprise IT systems.
What makes this internship different
- Real projects with measurable outcomes
- Exposure to industry-standard tools
- Clear structure, mentorship, and support
- Experience with a growing brand backed by a 100-year family-owned organization
How to apply
- Application deadline: March 20, 2026
- Interviews: Early April 2026
- Program start: May 18, 2026
What you’ll need
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
- Proof of U.S. work eligibility
- A 500-word essay responding to the prompt below
Essay prompt
The Convenience Retail industry is transforming rapidly, and Dash In is committed to leading the way in food, service, and innovation. If you could redesign the convenience store experience for today’s customers, what would you change or create?
Share your ideas (products, services, technology, or in-store experiences) that would make Dash In stand out. Think boldly but ground your ideas in what you believe would be meaningful and achievable for today’s guests. As you explore your ideas, consider the impact on customers, employees, and the community.
Questions: recruiting@willsgroup.com
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