2027 Summer Business Internship
Albertsons · Itasca
Program Overview
The Jewel-Osco Summer Business Internship Program offers a hands-on, real-world learning experience designed to expose students to the dynamic grocery retail environment. This structured 10-week program provides a comprehensive understanding of our business operations while preparing students for future leadership opportunities within the organization.
Interns will gain direct experience across key areas including store operations, managerial functions, production, customer service, and employee relations. The program also serves as a pipeline for high-performing candidates to be considered for future Store Management Trainee (SMT) roles.
Our internship program is highly competitive—each year, over 600 candidates apply, with approximately 35 interns selected to participate.
Program Highlights
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail store environment
- Exposure to leadership, operations, and business decision-making
- Structured learning through a combination of in-store and corporate experiences
- Opportunity to work alongside Store Directors, District Managers, and Senior Leadership
- Participation in exclusive professional development sessions and field experiences
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in daily store operations, gaining exposure to multiple departments
- Learn and support core managerial functions including staffing, scheduling, and performance management
- Deliver exceptional customer service while understanding service strategy and execution
- Participate in employee relations activities and observe leadership approaches in a retail environment
- Collaborate with peers on a business-critical group project
- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Business Project Experience
Interns will be assigned to a team-based business project focused on addressing real challenges facing the company. Projects are selected by Senior Leadership and aligned with current business priorities.
- Partner with a corporate project sponsor for guidance and mentorship
- Conduct research, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations
- Present findings and solutions to Senior Leadership during a formal final presentation
Professional Development & Field Experiences
Interns will participate in a variety of out-of-store experiences designed to enhance leadership and business skills, including:
- Leadership Development Class
- Effective Presentation Skills Training
- Mid-Point Meeting at Distribution Center
- Store Ride-Along with a District Manager
- Final Presentation Rehearsal and Executive Presentation
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, 40 hours per week for 10 weeks
- Combination of in-store experience, project work, and corporate programming
- Competitive hourly pay
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university
- Minimum sophomore or junior standing at the time of application
- Open to all majors
- Open to both internal and external candidates
- Demonstrated leadership potential, whether through work, school, or extracurricular involvement
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, take initiative, and proactively solve problems
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
- Interest in retail, operations, and pursuing a career in leadership
Why Join Jewel-Osco?
At Jewel-Osco, we are committed to developing future leaders. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience, build professional connections, and make a real impact on business all while exploring a potential long-term career path with our organization.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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