Retail CPT Jobs in New York
Retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in New York connect students at NYU, Columbia, and Fordham with employers across Manhattan's Fifth Avenue flagship stores, the outer-borough neighborhood retail sector, and major distribution hubs. Companies like Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Nordstrom have historically supported CPT placements in merchandising, buying, and operations roles.
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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.
The current salary range for this position is $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.
The current salary range for this position is $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 YorkRetail CPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies in New York sponsor F-1 CPT visas?
Large national retailers with significant New York operations have historically supported F-1 CPT arrangements, including department stores like Macy's and Bloomingdale's, luxury brands with Fifth Avenue flagship locations, and specialty retailers headquartered in the metro area. Sponsorship decisions are made at the individual employer level and depend on whether the role aligns with your degree program and your school's CPT authorization criteria.
Which cities in New York have the most retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan concentrates the highest volume of retail CPT opportunities, particularly in Midtown and SoHo where flagship stores, corporate buying offices, and retail headquarters cluster together. Brooklyn has a growing independent and direct-to-consumer retail sector. Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany offer opportunities with regional retail chains and mall-based employers, though volume is lower than in New York City.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in New York?
Roles that connect clearly to a business, fashion merchandising, supply chain, or marketing degree tend to qualify most consistently. Common qualifying positions include merchandise planning analyst, retail buyer assistant, inventory coordinator, e-commerce operations associate, and visual merchandising coordinator. Floor-level sales associate roles without a direct academic tie to your program are less likely to meet CPT eligibility standards set by your Designated School Official.
How do I find retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students seeking CPT-eligible roles and lets you filter by visa type and industry so you can surface retail positions in New York that have verified sponsorship history. Because CPT requires employer cooperation and DSO approval, focusing on employers with a track record of supporting international students saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering eligibility gaps late in the process.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for F-1 CPT retail sponsorship?
New York's dense concentration of retail corporate offices means CPT placements often sit within buying, planning, or e-commerce teams rather than in store operations, which can strengthen the academic connection your DSO requires. New York State also has active labor compliance oversight, so employers offering CPT arrangements are generally experienced with the documentation process. Confirm that your offer letter specifies the role title, department, and supervisory structure before submitting your CPT authorization request.