Intern Store Initiatives & Development

Stop & Shop; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Learning sessions

Networking opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Stop & Shop is offering a 10-week Summer Internship Program in Quincy, MA for undergraduate students. The Store Initiatives & Development Intern will assist with store openings, remodels, and operational initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in project management and continuous improvement.

Location is Quincy, MA with a hybrid work setup requiring three days on-site. The internship includes learning sessions, networking, and exposure to leadership across functions.

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate enrollment pursuing a degree in Business, Retail Management, Operations, Project Management, Communications, or related field.
• GPA 2.8 or higher is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of store openings, remodels, closures, and operational initiatives.
• Assist with project schedules, timelines, action items, meeting notes, and status updates.
• Organize and analyze data to support business decisions and measure project progress.
• Prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and project summaries for stakeholders.
• Develop communication, training, and rollout materials for store teams.
• Track project risks, issues, deliverables, and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Document current processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support readiness and adoption activities for new processes and tools.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to problem-solving.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multitasking & deadline driven

Collaboration & relationship building

Analytical & problem solving

Presentation & reporting ability

Self-motivated & eager to learn

PowerBI proficiency

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Undergraduate enrollment (Freshman–Senior)

GPA 2.8 or higher

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Store Operations Support Job Requisition: 556330 Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street Store Code: Store Support - Brands (5149531)

Here at Stop & Shop, we've been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn't: Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they're part of family.

Our more than 50,000 associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and discounts to support professional and personal journeys and flexibility that fits their lives.

We invite you to pull up a seat and discover the ways you can make an impact. There's always room at our table!

Stop & Shop Summer Internship Program

Location: Quincy, MA

Duration: 10 weeks

The Stop & Shop paid summer internship program offers undergraduate students (Freshman through Senior) the opportunity to work on meaningful, real‑world projects that make an impact. Stop & Shop's corporate support office provides an ideal environment to explore the complexities of the grocery industry. Interns gain valuable experience while developing leadership capabilities and business knowledge, with access to learning and development sessions, networking opportunities, and exposure to Stop & Shop's culture.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days per week in the Quincy, MA Corporate Support Office (accessible by MBTA and Commuter Rail).

The Store Initiatives & Development Intern will support the team with project coordination and operational planning. This internship offers hands‑on experience in store operations, project management, and continuous improvement. The intern will also support project tracking, communications, and reporting. Some travel is required.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the planning and coordination of store openings, remodels, closures, and operational initiatives.
• Assist with project schedules, timelines, action items, meeting notes, and status updates.
• Help organize and analyze data to support business decisions and measure project progress.
• Prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and project summaries for stakeholders and leadership.
• Support the development of communication, training, and rollout materials for store teams.
• Assist with tracking project risks, issues, deliverables, and follow‑up actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to help ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with business goals.
• Document current processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support readiness and adoption activities as new processes, tools, or initiatives are introduced.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to problem‑solving discussions.

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical experience supporting projects in a multi‑site retail environment.
• Exposure to store operations, new store openings, remodels, closures, and business transformation initiatives.
• An understanding of how cross‑functional teams plan and execute complex projects.
• Experience with project management tools, timelines, documentation, and status reporting.
• Knowledge of change management, communication planning, and training development.
• Experience using data and performance metrics to monitor project success.Opportunities to develop presentation, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Insight into continuous improvement and how operational solutions are implemented and sustained in stores.
• Exposure to business leaders and professionals across multiple functions.

What you bring to the table:

• Active enrollment is undergraduate college or university (Freshman through Senior) pursuing a degree in Business, Retail Management, Operations, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in retail operations, project management, store development, or process improvement.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to create clear presentations, reports, and written summaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerBI, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project management tools, or data analysis is a plus.
• Self‑motivated, curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Hourly rate: $20.00-$27.90 - rate will vary based on current academic year.

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.