Information Technology (Intern)

At K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., we are on a mission to “run the best store in town!” and we know our associates are our greatest asset. Kickstart your career with Food City with on-the-job experience through our Summer Internship Program!

Food City Interns work on meaningful projects spanning all solutions and services throughout the company. Created for upcoming Junior and Senior college students, our full-time (40 hours/week), 12-week programs are designed to provide hands-on experience within your area of interest. As an Intern, you will join over 19,000 talented individuals across five states who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, innovative, flexible, and results-minded with the same goal – to better serve our communities.

Location: 1 Food City Circle, Abingdon, VA (Corporate Departments)

**Housing options are available through partnership with Emory & Henry University in Emory, VA

Description:  We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Information Technology (IT) team. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of IT functions, supporting technology-driven initiatives that enhance business operations and digital systems. As an IT intern, you will contribute to projects from initiation through completion, collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Interns will be exposed to various aspects of IT work, including systems support, network operations, cybersecurity, and data management.

Throughout The Internship, You Will:

• Assist in the implementation and support of IT solutions.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
• Contribute to documentation, testing, and process improvement efforts.
• Learn about IT governance, security practices, and operational standards.

Common IT Roles You May Be Exposed To:

• Network Administration

• Systems Administration

• Cybersecurity

• Data Analytics and Reporting
• IT Support and Help Desk
• Cloud Services and Virtualization

This internship is designed to provide a well-rounded experience and help interns explore potential career paths within the IT field. Each intern will be assigned a project aligned with their interests and skills, culminating in a final presentation to company leaders that summarizes their contributions and insights.

Program Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a college or university as a Junior or Senior, majoring in a relevant field of study.
• Recently graduated with an undergraduate degree and are currently majority in a relevant field of study.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA, cumulative.
• Have strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of company information.
• Ability to work with own initiative.

Not Required, But Encouraged:

• Previous experience in a professional work environment
• Participation in leadership roles
• Community involvement and volunteerism

Documentation Requirements:

• Provide a copy of most recent college transcripts.
• Provide a resume
• Provide one Academic letter of recommendation
• Provide one Professional/Personal letter of recommendation.
• Provide a (personal) written essay with a minimum of 400 words, covering why would you like to intern with K-VA-T/ Food City and what you hope to gain from an internship with our Company.

About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.