Summer 2026 Operations Intern

Launch Your Career with VF!

Ready to make an impact? Our 12-week U.S. Summer Internship Program gives you real-world experience, meaningful projects, and access to industry leaders. You’ll build skills, grow your network, and gain hands-on training—all while exploring a potential full-time future with us.

As part of a company committed to unleashing human potential, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can learn, connect, and contribute to the success of our iconic brands.

Program Details

• Dates: May–August (with some flexibility to accommodate academic schedules)
• Duration: 12 weeks | Full-time (40 hrs/week) | Some part-time roles available
• Locations: Hybrid schedule with 3 in-office days at one of our hubs: Costa Mesa, CA | Denver, CO | Stratham, NH | Greensboro, NC

Eligibility

• Junior or senior enrolled in a U.S. 4-year university, ideally graduating May 2026–June 2027
• Able to work in-person for the full program (check role descriptions for relocation/housing support)

What’s in It for You?

• Meaningful project work that drives business impact
• Intern programming to complement hands-on learning
• Collaborative group project with an internal consulting focus
• Networking opportunities with peers and senior leaders
• End-of-program showcase to present your work
• Position yourself for potential future opportunities with VF after graduation

Plus:

• Inclusive, feedback-driven culture built on respect and integrity
• Diverse teams across brands and countries
• Well-being perks like on-site gym, breakout spaces, and complimentary drinks
• Exclusive discounts—50% off VF brands

How to Apply

• Browse internship postings by area of interest and apply to the roles that align with your goals and locations where you can work in-person
• Indicate your top choices in the application questionnaire
• Submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’re interested and how the role aligns with your career aspirations

1- Retail Operations Intern: Vans, Americas

Full-time Temporary: 40 hours/week

Location: In-Person in Costa Mesa, CA

*Relocation and housing stipend available if a move required.*

Join Vans as a Retail Operations Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting store operations across North America. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the Retail Operations team and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth execution of store initiatives and activations while contributing to special projects that enhance operational efficiency.

What will you do?

• Gather insights and analyze store performance metrics.
• Create and update documents for retail store initiatives and activations.
• Organize resources for store operations and maintain project tools.
• Assist with special projects and strategies, including back-to-school execution.
• Support communication and follow-up on retail operations workload and timelines.

What do you need to succeed?

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Preferred: experience with business analysis, Power BI, or Smartsheet.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn the inner workings of retail operations, contribute to process improvements, and support initiatives that drive success across Vans stores.

2 - Operations Intern: Vans, Global
 

Full-time Temporary: 40 hours/week

Location: In-Person in Costa Mesa, CA

*No relocation nor housing stipend available. Local candidates preferred.*

Join Vans as a Global Operations Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting the operational backbone of product creation. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Merchandising, Design, Product Development, and cross-functional teams to keep processes on track and ensure product objectives meet calendar timelines.

What will you do?

• Organize meetings, prepare materials, and manage follow-ups to keep key product development milestones on schedule.
• Coordinate logistics for presentations and meetings, ensuring readiness and accuracy of visuals and materials.
• Maintain documentation of workflows and assist in identifying process improvements.
• Serve as a point of contact for updates and feedback across teams, helping communicate key deadlines.
• Track project timelines and deliverables, monitor basic metrics, and provide regular status updates.

What do you need to succeed?

• Curiosity about processes and a willingness to learn the details behind them.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication and collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with product lifecycle management systems is a plus.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn the inner workings of global operations, contribute to process efficiency, and support the creation of products that define Vans’ iconic brand.

Now WE have a question for YOU.  

Are you in?  

Hiring Range:

$18.00 USD - $22.50 USD per hour

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: This position is a part-time or limited time position (i.e., internship) and is not eligible for all the benefits plans offered at VF Corporation. There are some benefits the company offers that this position can participate in. You can review a general overview of the benefits provided at VF by visiting www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on the benefits options you qualify for will be provided upon hire.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.