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Starting a new career is a big deal, and we love big deals at Burlington! Our Early Career programs help you grow with a diverse team, in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. Summer Interns lean into specfiic business functions and make real impacts that support our business. The path to success continues in our full-time Development Programs where associates develop the skill-sets needed for a long-term career with our team.

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At Burlington, you will play a key role in evolving our off-price model. Our associates are energized to meet or exceed business goals and support caring initiatives that add value to communities where we live and work -- we win together! We are committed to driving results, emphasizing trust & respect, and building teams & partnerships. We listen to the individual viewpoints of our diverse workforce through open and honest communication and recognize those who make a difference. Great performance leads to exciting career opportunities, so as we grow, you do too.

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SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
Our Interns receive focused exposure to key areas of our business during their 10-week summer experience. They work side-by-side professionals, gain practical skills, and understand their role in supporting our company goals. Our Interns participate in seminars, trainings, project assignments, facility tours, and shadowing to expand their knowledge in an area of interest. With locations mirroring that of our full-time roles, our interns showcase their learnings in a live, professional setting.
ASSISTANT BUYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Our Assistant Buyers leverage their trend knowledge, passion for product, and relationship building skills to deliver the best products and values for our customers. Our 12-week, hands-on program develops off-price merchants through mentorship, development classes, competitive shopping, and market visits. With buying offices in New Jersey, New York City, and Los Angeles, this role offers exciting opportunities to advance in retail hubs across the United States.
ALLOCATION ANALYST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Our Allocation Analysts utilize their analytical skills and leverage a variety of technology and business intelligence tools to ensure the right products get to our stores at the right time. Our development program offers 12-weeks of comprehensive training to ensure analysts are able to effectively identify risks and opportunities within their business areas. Cohorts hone their skills in a collaborative setting within our Corporate Headquarters located in Burlington, NJ.
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Our FADP Analysts participate in a two-year rotational program in which they support business operations through managing, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to make recommendations. Our analysts are exposed to various areas such as: Controllership, Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Tax and Risk Management, and/or Business Support, all located in our Corporate Headquarters in Burlington, NJ.
DISTRIBUTION CENTER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Our DC Area Managers lead a team of warehouse associates to ensure the execution of daily operations and responsibilies in shipping, processing, and receiving. Our development program supports individuals to reach their full potential through hands-on execution and direct mentorship within one of our 7 DCs across New Jersey and California.

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Get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a part of our programs from Assistant Buyers, Allocation Analysts, and interns!

Notice for Applicants Who Reside in New York City and Who Are Considering Applying for the Following Roles in our Early Career Development and Intern Programs: Allocation Analyst, Assistant Buyer, and Interns in Buying, Planning and Allocation, and Finance

Please note that, as part of the application process for these roles, all applicants will undergo an assessment developed by a company called HireVue that uses video interviewing and game-based assessments. This process will allow Burlington to assess the following job qualifications and characteristics that it believes are critical to success in these roles, for example: adaptability, dependability, drive for results, willingness to learn, communication, relationship building, team orientation, problem solving and cognitive ability.

Should an applicant wish to request an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to earlycareer.recruiting@burlington.com . Upon receipt, Burlington will review the request and engage in further discussions with the candidate as needed to respond.

Additionally, should an applicant like further information on the type of data collected during this assessment, the source of such data, and the applicable data retention policy, please send an email to ta.operations@burlington.com . A response will be provided within 30 days of such a request.

Burlington has been using HireVue Assessments since 8/20/2020. This assessment tool is regularly subject to a bias audit. Our most recent bias audit was completed on 8/16/2024 and can be found here .