Information Technology Internship

Program Dates

June 3, 2025 – August 15, 2025

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

This internship position is a great opportunity for a student majoring in Information Technology, or another related field to gain hands-on experience working with Wakefern’s IT Department.

The intern will function independently and as a member of a project team under the general direction of senior staff members. They must establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with department staff members, operating personnel, customers and vendor representatives in order to carry out this function. The intern will perform a variety of tasks and receive valuable industry exposure throughout the summer.

We are hiring interns across the following functions within Information Technology:

• Infrastructure
• Merchandising & Category Management
• Point of Sale, Payment & Pharm
• HR/Legal Systems & Retail Services
• Business of IT
• Logistics & Supply Chain Innovation
• Replenishment & Warehouse Management

What you will do

• Program modifications (i.e., program maintenance)
• Program & Project testing (including test data development)
• Job control and operating instruction preparation
• Data analysis
• Introductory programming opportunities
• Project and program documentation
• Project implementation and follow-up
• User training and preparation of user manuals
• Compliance with departmental standards, procedures and policies
• Completion of educational and professional development courses
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with CISD staff members, operating personnel, customers and vendor representatives in order to carry out this function
• Provide technical direction and assistance as required

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities