Health And Sustainability Intern

Ahold Delhaize USA; Hyattsville (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA invites you to join its Health & Sustainability internship, designed to develop business, technical and leadership skills within a fast-changing grocery retail industry. This 12-week paid internship provides project work, mentorship, and opportunities to present to senior leaders.

The program emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and exposure to sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Public Health, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Nutrition, Business, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support health partnerships and nutrition access initiatives.
• Assist with sustainability strategy and community engagement programs.
• Gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration and data analysis.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Organizational and project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Public Health / Sustainability major

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Internship
Job Requisition: 547347
Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code: Sustainable Retailing (2760940)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Internship Overview

Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Internship experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from May 24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**

• Approximate 12-week Internship session with competitive pay
• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge
• Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full-time positions within ADUSA
• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities
• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest
• Involvement in group community service events
• Networking and professional engagement opportunities
• Access to online career development tools and resources
• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Department/Position Description

The Health & Sustainability team works to advance ADUSA’s commitments to health and wellness, nutrition access, community impact, and sustainable business practices. We collaborate across ADUSA brands and with external partners, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and industry associations to develop programs and initiatives that improve access to nutritious food, support healthier communities, and strengthen environmental and social outcomes. The team is highly collaborative and works across strategy, stakeholder engagement, project management, communications, and program implementation.

The intern will support projects focused on health partnerships, nutrition access initiatives, community engagement programs, and sustainability strategy. They will gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, program development, data analysis, and project management while working with internal teams and external partners to advance ADUSA’s health and sustainability priorities. The internship will provide meaningful opportunities to contribute to real business initiatives and present recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Public Health, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Nutrition, Business, Communications, Healthcare Administration, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work collaboratively, take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $18.10 - $34.20

IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $20.00 - $37.80

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.