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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Guest Advocate

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$20/hr
Entry
New York, NY, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Effectively communicate using positive language and attend to guest needs.
  • Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
  • Pay attention to detail while prioritizing tasks.
  • Educate guests and engage them around products and services.
  • Communicate using multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Work independently and with a team.
  • Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
  • Accurately handle checkout operations, transactions, and cash office support as needed.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without assistance.
  • Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; attend scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks.
  • Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift, which may vary in length.
  • Work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-Up and carryout.
  • Be available for varying hours, days, and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times.
Responsibilities
  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests warmly, helping them find what they need or resolving issues, and thanking them at the end of transactions.
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs and deliver the service standard.
  • Inform guests about current promotions, store activities, and events, and demonstrate Target App features and offerings, including Wallet.
  • Explain Target Loyalty program benefits and assist guests with application, sign-up, and sign-in as needed.
  • Scan and bag guest items efficiently and accurately in compliance with food safety standards and company best practices.
  • Minimize guest wait times while maintaining service quality and accuracy.
  • Be familiar with Order Pick-Up, Drive Up, and online ordering, and direct guests to enroll in, activate, and use these features.
  • Attempt every return or exchange, follow register prompts, and partner with immediate leaders to resolve guest issues in accordance with Target policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, clutter-free work area by gathering unpurchased items, baskets, and hangers for removal.
  • Stock supplies during store hours while remaining available to guests.
  • Follow safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct them where possible.
  • Support Order Pick-Up, Drive-Up orders, and Drive-Up returns while complying with applicable requirements, including federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%