Our Internship Program: SpartanNash offers paid internships to active students interested in careers within the grocery industry, in areas such as accounting/finance, graphic services, human resources, corporate affairs and communications, information technology, management, marketing and merchandising, supply chain, engineering, and more.

As an IT Retail Systems Intern you will be part of SpartanNash’s Internship Program. At SpartanNash, our Internship Program is designed to give exposure to the grocery and distribution industry, be engaging in real-world problem-solving, and be immersive in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a paid, full-time summer opportunity from May 19th, 2025– August 8th, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to participate in the research, modify or develop moderately complex retail applications/information systems.
  • Modify, create, implement and/or maintain application programs and projects as assigned.
  • Test and help to deploy new Retail IT systems.
  • Maybe asked to Develop and maintain documentation of department procedures and assist in the specification of standards for new and existing user administration systems, software, and hardware configuration and installation.
• To collaborate with cross functional teams to contribute to its objectives
• Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project
• Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics)
• Attend weekly professional development workshops for developing skills, team building, etc.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
• Be an active student through the summer
• Graduate December 2025 or later
• Be willing to attend mandatory, in-person events (2-3 events in Grand Rapids, Michigan including but not limited to orientation and/or intern gatherings)
• GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred)
• Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Required)
• Experience in Windows Server (Required)
• SQL knowledge (Required)
• PC and Network Technologies Knowledge (Required)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Effective communication skills
• Thrives in ambiguous situations
• Resilient to overcome obstacles
• Driven and demonstrates a bias for action
• Highly collaborative
• Flexible work program that supports work life balance, including a fully in-person work model, in Byron Center, Michigan.
  • Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

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We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.