IT Database Administration Intern

Spartannash Associates - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Intern

Grand Rapids, MI

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The IT Database Administration Intern position at SpartanNash is a paid, full-time summer internship designed for active students pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related fields. This role provides exposure to the grocery and distribution industry, allowing interns to engage in real-world problem-solving and participate in educational opportunities. The internship runs from May 19th, 2025, to August 8th, 2025, and includes responsibilities such as maintaining database technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and documenting database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and Snowflake.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to its objectives.
• Complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly present to the executive team.
• Participate in learning opportunities, including tours of warehouses and retail stores, and community service events.
• Attend weekly professional development workshops for skill development and team building.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• Be an active student through the summer.
• Graduate December 2025 or later.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred).
• Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred).
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Required).
• Basic Database/Data Warehouse concepts (Required).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• SQL Management experience (Preferred).
• SQL Programming experience (Preferred).
• Thrives in ambiguous situations.
• Resilient to overcome obstacles.
• Driven and demonstrates a bias for action.
• Highly collaborative.

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Housing assistance available for eligible candidates.
• Flexible work program supporting work-life balance, including a hybrid work model.