District Manager Intern - Southern California and Phoenix

AI California LLC; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ALDI is offering a District Manager Intern position in Southern California and Phoenix. This full-time 10-week internship provides hands-on exposure to district management, with a 40-hour work week and a wage of $28.00 per hour plus overtime eligibility.

The role involves shadowing a store manager, participating in trainings, and supporting operations, payroll, and hiring activities. Completion may lead to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow a store manager and learn core store operations.
• Prepare presentations and reports on operational areas.
• Assist with trainings, interviews and orientations.
• Participate in inventories, store resets, and grand openings if possible.
• Support payroll, invoices and memos as needed.
• Contribute to creating a culture of excellence and customer focus.
• Collaborate with team to develop knowledge and skills.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organization & multi-tasking

Professionalism

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

District Manager Intern - Southern California and Phoenix

Job Category: District Manager Intern

Requisition Number: DISTR237014

• Posted : August 28, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Our District Manager Internship provides more real world experience than any other position out there. You’ll see our stores from the inside and work hands‑on with district managers running multi-million dollar businesses. You will learn what makes us America’s fastest growing grocery retailer and why joining our team is the best opportunity in the country. Successful completion of this internship may lead select individuals to a full-time opportunity upon graduation.

Roles within this division cover these areas: Southern & Central California and ArizonaClick here to view our divisional map

Position Type: Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week / 10-week summer internship program
Wage: $28.00 per hour + eligibility for overtime

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role .
• Acquires knowledge from their trainer to gain a full understanding of the roles and importance of leading by building a culture of excellence.
• Shadows a store manager and/or manager trainee to learn the fundamental aspects of store operations, including preparing a presentation and a report on an operational area to be presented to ALDI executives.
• Learns aspects of the Customer Satisfaction Pyramid while conducting customer walks and participating in store tours.
• Learns and understands all relevant store operations policies and procedures.
• Assists trainer with all administrative tasks (i.e. payroll, sales book, memo verification, invoices), as well as hiring, including interviews and orientations.
• Assists with inventory, and participates in a store reset and a grand opening if possible.
• Takes initiative to create excellent store conditions and improve store associate performance and stock efficiency.
• Works closely with members of assigned team to develop subject matter knowledge.
• Attends company/department/team trainings and meetings as appropriate.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism by demonstrating excellent attendance, adhering to company guidelines, meeting objectives thoroughly and on time, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• In current pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of store personnel.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to display initiative and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Acts as representation for others by executing delegated tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.

Preferred

MOR

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