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You know us as a grocery store, but do you know we’re so much more? We’re a Fortune 20 company bringing innovation, social commitment and a team of 450,000 awesome associates together to make the day a little brighter for our customers, communities and each other. And YOU are a key ingredient to our success. Why? YOU bring fresh perspective and new ideas that help us see things differently. It keeps us moving forward. At Kroger, we believe interns, recent high school graduates and those new to the workforce are an important ingredient in our recipe for success.

Wherever you live from coast to coast, opportunities abound here. We’re serving up internships and full-time positions across all areas of our business from Technology & Digital, Marketing, Retail Operations, Management, Transportation and more. Join our team. Stay for the benefits, grow with the possibilities.

Program Overview

Internships at Kroger offer a genuine workplace experience to give you a thorough understanding of our business. Our interns work on real projects and see real results across all areas of our business from supermarket divisions, manufacturing and supply chain to corporate and technology. Think of all you could learn through leadership training and development, mentorship programs, volunteer opportunities and diversity training. You even get involved with networking events that connect you with senior leaders. With 12-week rotations offered in the fall, spring and summer, the program gives you a chance to experience what makes Kroger a great place to work.

Where Are They Now

Linda WeberVice President of Supply, Manufacturing, & Finance Technology
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Rosemary ReidMeeting Planner
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Rylan NorrisLabor Healthcare Strategy Analyst
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Shantavia WebbDivision Human Resource Lead
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Tenniqua HayesTalent Acquisition for Manufacturing and Distribution
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Day in the Life

Wonder what you do in a day as an intern? It’ll depend on your role, but we can promise you’ll be in the game working on challenging projects that impact our strategic initiatives and improve our business. It’s this kind of immersion that’ll help you figure out where you fit best and how to seek out your personal path to success. A typical day might involve attending project meetings, completing meaningful, hands-on work assignments, connecting with leaders, and training with team members. You’ll also get invited to networking events and professional development workshops.

 

Testimonials from our Current Interns

“Not to brag, but the Kroger program is just so much better than the internships some of my friends have.”Alexander Hill General Merchandise Intern
“Kroger is the first company I’ve interned with where I don’t have the Monday dreads.”Momo Kinder Technology Intern
“At Kroger, they really want to help facilitate growth for me.”Alexandra Shugart Human Resources Intern
“There’s just so many different things you can do here with an internship at Kroger.”Aaron Lopez Human Resources Intern

Campus Partnerships

Did you know Kroger has a long history of collegiate partnerships all across the United States, including many historically Black and Hispanic-affiliated colleges and universities. Throughout the year, we set up Kroger-led career panels, mock interviews, and on-site visits with our University partners.

You’ll also see our division teams at the schools’ fall and spring career fairs. Our current list of active collegiate partnerships have grown to nearly 50.

  • Auburn University
  • Baylor University
  • Central State University
  • Cincinnati State University
  • Clark Atlanta University
  • Dalton State University
  • Florida A&M University
  • Hampton University
  • Howard University
  • Indiana University
  • IUPUI
  • Jackson State University
  • Kansas State University
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Kent State University
  • Kentucky State University
  • Lemoyne-Owen College
  • Miami University
  • Michigan State University
  • Morehouse College
  • Mount St Joseph University
  • North Carolina A&T University
  • Northern Kentucky University
  • Ohio Northern University
  • Oregon State University
  • Prairie View A&M University
  • Purdue University
  • Schoolcraft Community College
  • Spelman College
  • Tennessee State University
  • Texas A&M University
  • Texas Southern University
  • The Ohio State University
  • Tuskegee University
  • University of Alabama
  • University of Cincinnati
  • University of Dayton
  • University of Houston
  • University of Illinois
  • University of Kentucky
  • University of Louisville
  • University of Michigan
  • Wayne State University
  • Western Kentucky University
  • Western Michigan University
  • Wilberforce University
  • Wittenberg University
  • Xavier University

Answering some of your big questions:

When does a Kroger internship take place?

We offer 12-week internships in the fall, spring, and summer. Learn more at jobs.kroger.com.

When should I apply for Kroger’s internship program?

We offer 12-week internships in the fall, spring, and summer. Learn more at jobs.kroger.com.

Are internships paid?

Yes! All of our internships are paid.

What should I expect as a Kroger intern?

It’s an opportunity to show off your skills. Let us see how you think. We want your fresh perspective. You’ll get to engage with the business and challenge our teams to think differently. We hope while you’re learning about Kroger, you’ll be inspired by our people and you’ll get real work experience that will move you ahead in your career.

What makes me eligible to be a Kroger intern?

We want you to be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, have a passion to learn and the initiative to take on new challenges!

Where are internships located?

We have internships all across the country in various lines of business! Check out our Careers section on where they are located.

What majors do you accept?

We welcome all majors because great opportunities are available across all areas of our business including accounting, finance, manufacturing, supply chain, human resources, pharmacy, technology, and engineering (just to name a few!)

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Linda Weber – Vice President of Supply, Manufacturing, & Finance Technology

Linda Weber attended Miami University and interned with Kroger the Summer of ’85. Fast forward to today and she is the Vice President of Supply, Manufacture, & Finance Technology. When asked why she wanted to stay with Kroger, Linda explained “The recruiter at the time, Jim Rhein, and I spoke, and he told me he planned to make me an offer, but it was on the condition that I went back to school and interviewed. I asked him for his reasoning, and he stated he wanted me to choose Kroger over other options. He then stated he didn’t want me walking into his office a few years from that point and resign because I wanted to explore my options. I did what he asked. When I sat down with my dad as my deadline for letting Jim know my answer drew near, my dad asked, “what does your gut tell you?”. My reply was “Kroger feels like home”. The Kroger associates made that summer interesting and fun and the work was challenging and afforded me a lot of learning opportunities. Those qualities have never changed, and the past 35 years have flown by.”

Rose Reid – Meeting Planner

“I started a little over a year ago as an intern in the Travel Department and now, I’m a Meeting Planner in the Travel department which is different than how it has looked in the past because of COVID. One project I recently worked on was setting up hotel rooms for our Little Clinic Nurse Practitioners while they are traveling to the different testing sites that Kroger has set up all throughout KY and IN. I think the most valuable thing was the opportunity to build connections with people both within my department and outside. I networked a lot during my time as an intern because I knew how great of a company Kroger was and that I wanted to be working for them in some capacity when I graduated!”

Rylan Norris – Labor Healthcare Strategy Analyst

Rylan Norris was a Capital Management Intern at Kroger in 2009. After graduating with a degree in Finance from Xavier University, he joined the company and has been here ever since. “My internship was my first taste of corporate America. Understanding office culture and getting into a work routine were still relatively new to me at the time, so I would say the most valuable thing I learned was whether I fit into that type of office role. After nearly 12 years at the company, I’ve enjoyed a lot of different positions including my current role as Labor Healthcare Strategy Analyst.”

Shantavia Webb – Kroger Leadership Academy Manager

Shantavia Webb graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Business Management degree. Shantavia started her Kroger journey in 2003 as a management intern learning the business from the ground up. “I would spend weeks at a time in each department and with store leaders learning everything from the proper way to bag groceries to how to handle labor disputes. Over the past 17 years, I have been an intern, Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, District Coordinator, on special assignment, a Division Talent Manager and now, the Kroger Leadership Academy Manager. There are so many opportunities within our organization. My degree was is in business management. I never knew that my passion for people would lead me to the opportunities I’ve had in HR.”

Tenniqua Hayes – Talent Acquisition Partner, Manufacturing and Distribution

Tenniqua Hayes has spent the past 24 years at Kroger. Her journey began as an intern at a Kroger store in Michigan and today she leads Talent Acquisition for Manufacturing and Distribution. “The most valuable thing I learned during my internship was about leadership. I still remember my mentor’s manager’s name, Bill Callus. He shared with me how he worked his way up in the company, how he engaged his team, and was passionate about people and results. More importantly, all the opportunities within Kroger and the ability to grow. If it weren’t for the experiences I had during my internship, I don’t know if I would have chosen a career in grocery retail.”