About the role#
The Kroger Fall Internship Program is a 10-week immersive experience running from August 17th to December 4th, 2026. This role offers hands-on learning, exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Interns will work on focused assignments and complete a cumulative project to present to the leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Assist retail and digital marketing managers with the development, execution, and measurement of campaigns.
- Conduct research on products, competitors, services, and processes.
- Collect, compile, and organize data to summarize findings for team members.
- Create reports and documentation in response to internal requests.
- Provide support materials to stores and divisions.
- Communicate status updates and potential issues to your team.
- Participate in team meetings and provide feedback.
- Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
What you'll need#
- Actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university, with a preferred GPA of 3.0.
- Open to all majors.
- Work authorization that does not require sponsorship.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across school and work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present information to various levels of the organization.
- Experience with data analysis and digital marketing, either through coursework or practical application.
- Familiarity with Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics is a plus.
- Ability to work independently or in a group setting with a high level of attention to detail.
- A proactive approach to change and a commitment to customer service.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
About Kroger
Kroger operates as a large retail company with a presence across 35 states. The organization manages 2,800 stores alongside 34 manufacturing plants and 44 distribution centers. It serves over 11 million customers daily through in-store shopping and e-commerce options. The company produces its own grocery items under various internal brands.
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