Retail Management Intern

The Dierbergs Retail Management Internship Program offers students the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in the retail sector, focusing on leadership skills to foster personal and professional growth. This paid, 10-12-week program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience by gaining practical business and retail experience working in a grocery, retail environment. You will gain insight into our culture, customer service, and business operations – understanding how they are interconnected to ensure a successful operation. This retail management internship is for summer 2026.

As an Intern, you will learn all aspects of the grocery business, from customer service to operations, fostering a culture where you feel welcome, included, and celebrated. In this internship, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers.
• Build connections with Associates, fostering a collaborate team environment.
• Partner closely with the Core Management team to acquire skills, knowledge, and expertise required to efficiently oversee the grocery and front-end department.
• Observe Core Management team leaders to understand variables that impact store profitability including gross margin, inventory control, and operating expenses.
• Assist in responding to and resolving customer issues, including but not limited to, product-related problems and service-related issues.
• Build a business plan, chosen by the business, and deliver a presentation of findings to the leadership team upon concluding the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Success:

• Currently enrolled an accredited college or university and entering Junior or Senior year in Fall 2025
• Candidates with 2 years of retail experience who are currently attending a two-year community college will also be considered
• 1 year of experience in retail, grocery, food service, or hospitality environment preferred
• Must have a passion for retail and are considering future careers in this dynamic field
• Uphold Dierbergs standards for professionalism and appearance
• Proven track record of dependability and reliability in previous roles or extracurricular activities
• Demonstrated leadership abilities through work, school, or extracurricular activities
• Flexibility to accommodate a varied schedule, including nights and weekends, to support operational needs  

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently
• Able to push and pull up to 90 lbs. of force occasionally
• Occasional: Sitting and climbing; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and handling
• Frequent: Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel 
• Constant: Stand, handling, & forward reach

At Dierbergs, we value individuals who embody our core BEhaviors: Be Connected, Be Curious, Be Courageous, Be Caring, Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do, Be YOU. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a vibrant team, apply now!

This description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.