Position Overview

Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As an Intern at C&S, you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the wholesale grocery industry, contribute to meaningful projects, and better understand what goes into running one of the largest privately held companies in the US. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other interns and C&S employees to expand your network, participate in professional development opportunities, and enjoy some fun activities as well!

Job Description

• Compensation - $20-$21/hr.

• Location: Windsor Locks, CT

• Schedule: Hybrid

• Full-time, 10-12 week Summer internship from June 2026 to August 2026

• Assist in daily operations and administrative tasks within the assigned department.

• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and other documentation.

• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and enhance efficiency.

• Attend meetings, take notes, and contribute ideas and insights.

• Aid in further enhancing department tools, templates and methodologies

• Gain exposure and knowledge on department functionalities

• Develop positive professional relationships across departments

• Complete special projects as assigned by your manager

• Complete an end-of-internship presentation to showcase the completion of learning objectives

• Enhance Existing Reports: Review our current team dashboards and reports to find ways we can make them cleaner, faster, or easier to read. You’ll help update standard workflows and identify opportunities for automation so our data stays accurate and up-to-date. 

• Support Employee Listening Surveys: Assist the team with processing and organizing data from our company-wide employee surveys. You’ll help look for interesting trends, summarize text comments, and draft simple charts to show what employees are saying.

• Assist with Internal Requests: Work with the team to answer questions and handle feedback from internal stakeholders who use our dashboards. You’ll help troubleshoot minor issues and learn how to translate a business question into a data solution.

• Gain hands-on experience and training with current technologies and tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and potentially Tableau and Alteryx. 

• Work with a variety of business partners including Operations, HRIS, and HRBP’s 

What we offer:

• Quality work experience tied to your course of study

• Opportunities for professional development through online courses and instructor lead activities 

• Mentors/buddies to enhance your experience and provide shadowing opportunities

• Fun activities and experiences with fellow interns and department

• Networking opportunities with managers and leaders across the organization

We’re searching for interns that are:

•  Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program from an accredited university 

• In good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing at the time of the internship

• Currently majoring in Data Analytics or Business Analytics or relevant fields.

• Proficient with Google’s suite of products preferred 

• Strong communicator, both written and verbal

• Able to think outside of the box and solve problems

• Able to work both with a team and be independently successfully

• Able to stay organized and pay close attention to detail

Note: 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 C&S Wholesale Grocers (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).  

Qualifications

Attendance, High School Diploma - General Studies, Initiative, Productivity, Quality, Safety, Values

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.