Wakefern Food Corp.

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

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