Spring 2027 Recruiting Intern

Monmouth; West Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger offers a Summer Internship Program designed for current college students to gain hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world HR experience during a 15-week immersive period. The internship focuses on recruiting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and program development with exposure to leadership and Store Support Center operations.

Spring 2027 dates: January 11 - April 23. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree, eligible to work in the United States, and eager to contribute

Qualifications

• Open to all majors; must be actively pursuing a degree with a preferred GPA.
• Work authorization in the United States; no visa sponsorship required now or in the future.
• Highly motivated with initiative and strong leadership abilities.
• Able to work independently or in groups.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts by screening candidates, reviewing applications, and assisting with candidate selection processes.
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams.
• Assist with candidate communication and follow-up throughout the process.
• Support development and execution of internship programs.
• Develop, plan, and schedule intern events and programming to create a positive experience.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding activities for incoming interns.
• Help brand and promote the internship program to attract qualified candidates.
• Travel to local events, meetings, career fairs, and other recruiting activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing a degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started?

Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on the job training, mentorship, and real-world experience in their field of choice.

The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 15-week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Spring 2027 dates: January 11 - April 23.

Our program offers competitive pay, hands‑on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your semester driving projects, refining your professional skills, working along industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Support various projects that involve different aspects of human resources, with a focus on recruiting, candidate screening, interview coordination, and the internship program. Apply concepts learned in the classroom to hands‑on assignments while gaining exposure to different areas of Human Resources and lines of business within the Store Support Center.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting efforts by screening candidates, reviewing applications, and assisting with candidate selection processes
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews, including communicating with candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and interview teams
• Assist with candidate communication and follow‑up throughout the recruiting and interview process
• Support the continued development and execution of the internship programs
• Develop, plan, and schedule intern events and programming that create a positive and engaging intern experience
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding activities for incoming interns
• Help brand and promote the internship program to attract qualified candidates and strengthen awareness of internship opportunities
• Travel to local events, meetings, career fairs, and other recruiting or intern activities as needed
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Open to all majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
• Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
• Highly motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
• Responds to change as a positive challenge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)