Summer 2025-Store Management/Leadership Essentials Intern- Columbus Division - Military Veterans
at Kroger
The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12-week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments.
Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer leading projects, refining your professional skills, working alongside industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country.
Our Retail Management interns have the opportunity to work within the retail divisions, in a program designed to provide overview of store operations, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain management, financial analysis and human resources. The internship also offers job shadowing with store management, a designated retail project and the experience of working as part of an effective team. Our interns will role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gain understanding of a favorable customer shopping experience, the importance of associate
- engagement in customer service/relations and how to role model the highest level of customer
- service.
- Gain understanding of how a store manager leads teams in the planning, implementation and
- execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
- Gain understanding of how as store manager develops action plans and communications to
- store associates.
- Training at multiple locations inclusive of retail stores, distribution and/or division office
- Complete special assignments, as requested.
- Curate a cumulative retail project and present to division leadership.
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to navigate change and respond to challenges with a positive demeanor.
- Demonstrate initiative and to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team
- environment.
- Commitment to providing superior customer service.
- Commitment to providing customer service
- Involvement in leadership and community activities
- Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
Westerville, OH
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.
At the Kroger Family of Companies, we’re all about people. We provide satisfying, sustainable careers—with boundless opportunities—to nearly 450,000 associates across the nation.
We strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help to feed your future by focusing on providing the value and support you need to grow.
We believe in an associate-first culture, built on collaborative, diverse communities that thrive together. We genuinely care about each other, giving back and helping out. We also know that none of us can succeed on our own. Stress happens. Life happens. That’s why we provide the tools and support you need to live our values and find your way.
No matter where you start your journey, fresh opportunities abound with the Kroger Family of Companies. The scope and size of our organization means we cater to nearly any career aspiration or skill set.
Beyond comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we provide meaningful opportunities for associates to expand their horizons and grow their careers. From internal and external training and education programs to on-the-job training and personalized development opportunities, we help our associates reach their full potential.