Summer Retail Internship

Purpose
The program’s goal is to expose students to the retail environment and allow them to gain a better understanding of 
our business through hands-on, real-world learning experience. Students will complete the structured program 
designed to expose them to aspects of our business including store operations, managerial functions, production, 
customer service, and employee relations. In addition, the program provides a pool of potential applicants for future 
Store Management Trainee positions.
Our summer retail intern program is unique within our industry, making the selection process for the interns highly 
competitive.
Program Details
This Summer Internship opportunity is beneficial for both the candidates and the company. For the candidate, this 
valuable experience allows them to see if this is a potential career path post-graduation. For the company, this 
internship provides an opportunity to evaluate prospective Store Manager Trainees. Overall, this continued 
investment prepares future leaders for success within the grocery retail industry.
The Summer Retail Internship program is available to Students in any major. To be eligible, a candidate must be 
enrolled in good standing at a college or university, currently a junior, senior, or a recent graduate. Candidate must 
possess excellent customer service skills and behaviors to include being friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and 
passionate.
Interns will participate in the 10-week internship that is full-time, 40 hours each week.
Why Choose Us
Our people passionately serve our customers and communities and are the heart and soul of our company. We value 
and invest in them as individuals–not just because they’re associates but because they create the connection that 
drives our business. By putting people first, we build a more meaningful, less transactional relationship with our 
associates, and dedicate our resources and energy into their professional growth.
Our ambition–Customers for Life–is what we strive to achieve as a company. Our purpose is the reason we exist–
to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. Our differentiator–making it effortless, 
inspiring, affordable, and personal–is what sets us apart from other retailers. Our values, which are grounded in our 
commitment to caring, guide how we work together.
Qualifications and Work Environment
• Work in a courteous manner in a fast-paced multi-functional environment alone or with other people.
• Deal with some potentially difficult situations (such as dissatisfied customers).
• Ability to frequently reach, lift, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to 
approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk, move rapidly, bend, stoop, twist and turn 
frequently. Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are necessary.
• Exposure to approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit while handling products in hot cases, 35 degrees 
Fahrenheit while handling products in cold cases, 28 degrees Fahrenheit while handling products in 
cooler and -20 degrees Fahrenheit while handling products in freezer. Working conditions consist of 
a temperature-controlled store environment.
• Available to work full time with occasional evenings & weekends based on business needs 
• Travel may be required