Sustainability Intern

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Job Description:

Our Internship Program: SpartanNash offers paid internships to active students interested in careers within the grocery industry, in areas such as accounting/finance, graphic services, human resources, corporate affairs and communications, information technology, management, marketing and merchandising, supply chain, engineering, and more.  
 
As a(n) Sustainability Intern you will be part of SpartanNash’s Internship Program. At SpartanNash, our Internship Program is designed to give exposure to the grocery and distribution industry, be engaging in real-world problem-solving, and be immersive in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a paid, full-time summer opportunity from May 19th, 2025– August 8th, 2025. 
 
Responsibilities: 

• Drive cost savings or top line growth via environmental friendly initiatives such as water reductions, electricity reductions, emissions reductions, solar/wind/RNG  

• To collaborate with cross functional teams to contribute to its objectives 

• Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project 

• Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics) 

• Attend weekly professional development workshops for developing skills, team building, etc. 

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Engineering, Supply Chain, Environmental Studies, or Sustainable Business

• Be an active student through the summer  

• Graduate December 2025 or later 

• Be willing to attend mandatory, in-person events (2-3 events in Grand Rapids, Michigan including but not limited to orientation and/or intern gatherings) 

• GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred) 

• Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred) 

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Required) 

• Project management skills (Required) 

• Basic data analysis skills (Required) 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities 

• Effective communication skills 

• Thrives in ambiguous situations 

• Resilient to ov