Summer Internships Jobs in Wheaton, IL (NOW HIRING)

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

• The program's goal is to expose students to the grocery retail environment and allow them to gain a better understanding of our business through hands-on, real -world learning experience. Students will complete the structured program designed to expose them to aspects of our business including store operations, managerial functions, production, customer service, and employee relations. In addition, the program provides a pool of potential applicants for future Store Management Trainee positions.
• The Summer Business Internship program is available to both internal and external candidates. To be eligible, a candidate must be enrolled in a 4-year college/university and be at least at a sophomore or junior class standing. Interns will participate in the 10-week, competitively paid program while working full-time, 40 hours each week. The 40 hour work week includes time in the store, group project/presentation time and out-of-store requirements.
• In addition, Summer Interns are given an opportunity to participate in several out-of-store activities which include:
  • Leadership Class at Itasca SSC
  • Effective Presentation Skills Training at Itasca SSC
  • Mid-Point Meeting at the Distribution Center (Melrose Park)
  • Rehearsal of Final Presentation at Itasca SSC
  • Store Ride-Along with a District Manager
  • Final Presentation to Senior Leaders at Itasca SSC
• In addition to gaining real world retail business experience in our stores, Interns are assigned a business group project to work on throughout the 10 weeks. These projects allow Summer Interns the opportunity to dig into a real business issues and guided by their corporate project sponsors. Each year, projects are selected by Senior Leadership based on key issues the Company is facing today. Project sponsors work hand-in-hand with Summer Interns ensuring that project results that would offer value to the business. Summer Interns present these results to Senior Leadership through the final, formal presentation.

Our Values - Click below to view video:   ACI Values

Pay transparency language (if applicable)

Starting rates may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits may include healthcare, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (401(k) eligibility).
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail.  Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being.  We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S.  We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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