IS Internship

SpartanNash

Position Overview

Gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and understand the operations of a large privately held company. Work alongside other interns and employees to expand your network, participate in professional development, and enjoy team activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.
• Aid in enhancing department tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Gain exposure and knowledge on department functionalities.
• Develop positive professional relationships across departments.
• Complete special projects as assigned by your manager.
• Complete an end-of-internship presentation to showcase the completion of learning objectives.
• Support the delivery of digital commerce initiatives across web, mobile, digital loyalty, and marketing technology platforms.
• Assist with requirements gathering, documentation, user story creation, and solution design activities.
• Participate in testing activities, including test case creation, execution, defect tracking, and validation of enhancements.
• Develop, modify, or troubleshoot application components using modern technologies such as ReactJS, React Native, Node.js, APIs, and GCP services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams through agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist with application monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support ecommerce and digital marketing projects focused on improving customer experience and business performance.
• Contribute to automation, reporting, and operational processes that improve team efficiency.
• Participate in innovation initiatives and emerging technology exploration related to digital commerce and as a part of your capstone project.

What We Offer

• Meaningful, hands-on work experience tied to your course of study.
• Opportunities for professional development through online courses and instructor-led workshops.
• Dedicated mentor and buddy support to enhance your experience and provide shadowing opportunities.
• Social events and team-building activities and experiences with fellow interns and department members.
• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization.
• Paid Internship.
• 12-week internship from May to August.
• Open to hybrid or remote work arrangement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Development experience preferred (React, React Native, Typespec, Node, APIs, Github Copilot).
• Interest in ecommerce, digital products, and retail customer experience.
• Proficient with Google’s suite of products preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university.
• Will have completed their Sophomore year by the start of the internship.
• In good academic standing, with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Currently majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration (Technology or Digital Business focus), Marketing (Digital Marketing, or Food Marketing with Marketing Technology focus).
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn and contribute.
• 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 C&S Wholesale Grocers.