Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship - Greater Cleveland & Akron Area

Job Summary

The Giant Eagle Intern Development Program is designed to provide college/university students with real world business experience in a Giant Eagle or Market District location. This full-time, paid internship will provide hands-on training and experience in running a retail, grocery business, managing and leading teams, and providing a Guest-first approach. Throughout the 10-week internship, you will spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for our Guests. At the conclusion of your internship, you will have the exciting opportunity to join us for a second year in a Retail Shared Services (corporate) department that falls within your area of study or as an elevated retail intern.

Our Internships are located within our Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets. During your interview process, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will provide more details about the location of the positions and travel requirements.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months; Strong proficiency in MS Office applications: PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook; Excellent work record;
• Experience Desired: Previous retail experience
• Education Desired: At least 1 year of college or higher education
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 25 pounds
• Travel Required: Regional - Daily, 10 - 25%; Regional - Overnight, Less than 10%

Job Responsibilities

• As a Giant Eagle intern no two days are the same, but a typical day may include the following:
• Spend time shadowing the store leader and department leaders
• Lead through daily priorities
• Partner with leader to learn more about coaching and training
• Work with leadership to set goals and expectations
• Collaborate with fellow retail leadership interns on projects
• Deliver an excellent Guest experience
• Work with leaders to understand business reporting and Guest insights
• Actively participate in internship training activities, development opportunities, and events
• Foster a safe, diverse, and inclusive culture
• Carry out specific duties as assigned
• Walking the store and engaging with Team Members and Guests