NOW Accepting Applications FOR 2026 Summer Internship - Greater Pittsburgh Area

Job Summary

The Giant Eagle Intern Development Program is designed to provide college / university students with real world business experience in a Giant Eagle or Market District location. This full-time, paid internship will provide hands-on training and experience in running a retail, grocery business, managing and leading teams, and providing a Guest-first approach. Throughout the 10-week internship, you will spend your days learning to lead and motivate a team, drive sales results, merchandise products, and provide an exceptional experience for our Guests. At the conclusion of your internship, you will have the exciting opportunity to join us for a second year in a Retail Shared Services (corporate) department that falls within your area of study or as an elevated retail intern.

Our Internships are located within our Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets. During your interview process, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will provide more details about the location of the positions and travel requirements.

Job Description

• Experience Required : 0 to 6 months; Strong proficiency in MS Office applications : PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook; Excellent work record;

Experience Desired : Previous retail experience

Education Desired : At least 1 year of college or higher education

Lifting Requirement : Up to 25 pounds

Travel Required : Regional - Daily, 10 - 25%; Regional - Overnight, Less than 10%

Job Responsibilities

As a Giant Eagle intern no two days are the same, but a typical day may include the following :

Spend time shadowing the store leader and department leaders

Lead through daily priorities

Partner with leader to learn more about coaching and training

Work with leadership to set goals and expectations

Collaborate with fellow retail leadership interns on projects

Deliver an excellent Guest experience

Work with leaders to understand business reporting and Guest insights

Actively participate in internship training activities, development opportunities, and events

Foster a safe, diverse, and inclusive culture

Carry out specific duties as assigned

Walking the store and engaging with Team Members and Guests

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food. We’re one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It’s why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top workplaces for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our grocery Stores and through our Corporate office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. We’re always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.