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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Guest Advocate

Full-Time
$17.50 - $26.25/hr
Entry
Auburn, ME, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to communicate effectively using positive language and attentiveness to guests' needs.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Ability to accurately handle checkout operations, transactions, and cash office support as needed.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving products up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-Up and carryout.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule with 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, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them after each transaction.
  • Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience.
  • Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience by delivering the service standard.
  • Make guests aware of current promotions, store activities, and events, and demonstrate features and offerings within the Target app, including Wallet.
  • Explain Target loyalty program benefits to guests and assist with applications, 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.
  • Work efficiently to minimize guest wait time while maintaining guest service and accuracy.
  • Direct guests to enroll in, activate, and use Order Pickup, Drive Up, and online ordering features.
  • Attempt every return or exchange, follow register prompts, and partner with immediate leaders to resolve guest issues while following 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 assist guests.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance, and report hazards and correct them where possible.
  • Support Order Pickup, Drive Up orders, Drive Up returns, and related compliance duties, including compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in interacting with and helping guests and fellow team members.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are important.
  • Willingness to educate guests and engage them around products and services.

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

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%