Summer 2026 General Merchandising Intern

The Kroger Co.

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Portland, Oregon

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Smart Summary

This 12-week immersive internship involves leading projects, refining professional skills, and working alongside industry leaders during the summer rotation from May 18 to August 7. Interns will connect with other students from across the country while gaining company exposure to senior leaders.

This internship offers students the opportunity to grow their careers through focused assignments and hands-on learning experiences. The program provides competitive pay, exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Leadership

Attention To Detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Multi-tasking

Analysis

Customer Service

Job Description

The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12  week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Rotation dates: May 18 - August 7.

Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer leading projects, refining your professional skills, working alongside industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country. 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). 

The Kroger Co.

At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us or apply for a job, visit TheKrogerCo.com.

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