Retail CPT Jobs in New Jersey
Retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey draw students from programs at Rutgers University, Seton Hall, and NJIT into roles at major employers across the state. With retail hubs in Newark, Jersey City, Paramus, and the Cherry Hill area, New Jersey offers F-1 students meaningful CPT opportunities in merchandising, supply chain, and retail operations across national and regional brands.
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- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
Operations
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training and Personal Development
- Complete required training.
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
Job Objectives
- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
Operations
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training and Personal Development
- Complete required training.
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
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Search Retail Jobs in New JerseyRetail CPT Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in New Jersey?
Large national retailers with a significant presence in New Jersey, including Target, Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond (corporate operations), and wholesale operators like Costco, have historically worked with F-1 CPT students in structured internship and co-op programs. Retailers with corporate offices or regional distribution centers in the state tend to be better equipped to support CPT authorization than smaller independent stores, which often lack an HR infrastructure for international student work authorization.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Paramus stands out as one of the most concentrated retail corridors in the country, making it a strong area for CPT opportunities in store operations and merchandising. Newark and Jersey City attract roles tied to corporate retail and e-commerce functions given their proximity to New York City. Edison and Cherry Hill also have notable retail employment clusters, particularly for regional chains and distribution-linked roles that align with CPT-eligible positions.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
CPT must be directly tied to your degree program, so qualifying roles depend on your major. Business, supply chain, marketing, and information systems students often align with roles in retail buying, inventory management, e-commerce analytics, or retail technology. General store associate positions are less likely to qualify unless the role has a clearly defined professional scope that your academic advisor can connect to your coursework. Always confirm CPT eligibility with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer.
How do I find retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for international students and filters jobs by visa type, including F-1 CPT, and by state, so you can search retail roles in New Jersey without sorting through listings that don't support your status. Beyond Migrate Mate, your university's career center, particularly at Rutgers or NJIT, often maintains employer relationships with New Jersey-based retailers who have sponsored CPT students previously and understand the authorization process.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 CPT retail jobs in New Jersey?
New Jersey's proximity to New York City means some retail corporate roles listed as New Jersey positions may involve cross-state work, which can affect your CPT authorization if the work location differs from what your DSO approved. New Jersey also has specific employee classification and labor laws that employers must follow, and students on CPT are subject to New Jersey state income tax on wages earned in the state. Confirm all work location details with your DSO before starting any CPT position.