Your Impact
As a Store Operations Real Estate Intern, you'll support Lowe’s mission to provide a best-in-class store experience by contributing to real estate planning and property operations across our national store portfolio. Working within the Store Operations Real Estate team, you’ll assist in evaluating store site performance, lease agreements, property maintenance needs, and strategic initiatives that help optimize our retail footprint. From analyzing location-level data to collaborating with Legal, Finance, and Construction teams, this role offers a hands-on look into the life cycle of real estate in large-scale retail.
Summer Internship Program
Whether you're starting your professional journey or pivoting to a new field, Lowe's offers the resources and opportunities you need to thrive.
Our 10-week summer internship program (May 26th – July 31st, 2026) immerses you in real-world retail operations. You'll work directly with industry experts across our stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, gaining practical experience through hands-on projects that make meaningful contributions to our business and communities.
To succeed in this role, we seek future leaders who:
Drive innovation with fresh perspectives and an eagerness to learn.
Bring dynamic energy while staying open to inspiration.
Take on challenges with sharp thinking and embrace new opportunities.
Build strong partnerships through collaborative teamwork.
Push boundaries to discover what's possible.
Do Your Best Work in Mooresville
This internship is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.
What You Will Learn
Assist with research, analysis, and reporting related to Lowe’s store locations, lease agreements, and real estate portfolios.
Support coordination between Real Estate, Legal, Construction, and Finance teams on lease renewals, terminations, and renovations.
Help manage databases and documentation tied to property performance, vendor activity, and capital improvements.
Learn how Lowe’s evaluates market performance and property optimization opportunities.
Participate in project work tied to cost savings, operational efficiency, and long-term property strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
Expected graduation dates of December 2026 or May 2027.
Preferred Skills/Experience
3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
Interest in commercial real estate, lease negotiation, or portfolio management.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with GIS or lease management software is a plus.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in a leadership position at work or within a campus organization is a plus.
Benefits
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
