Summer Intern - Operator Support

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Grocery Outlet - Emeryville, CA

Full-time - Intern

Emeryville, CA

251-500 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Summer Intern - Operator Support position at Grocery Outlet offers students a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in a corporate environment while contributing to meaningful projects that impact Independent Operators. Interns will engage in hands-on project management, communication, and cross-functional teamwork, working closely with the Store Support team and reporting directly to the Sr. Manager of Operator Initiatives. This 10-week paid internship is designed to provide exposure to various aspects of the business and foster professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement efforts by researching, gathering data, collaborating with various departments and operators.
• Prepare meeting agendas, project updates, and communication for internal stakeholders and the Operator community.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify challenges and develop solutions.
• Help analyze project outcomes and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Participate in the development of training materials and tools for operators and AOTs.
• Engage with various stores and departments to understand the Independent Operator experience.
• Build relationships, learn as much as possible, and have fun.

Requirements

• New Graduate, Rising Senior or Master's Student enrolled in an accredited program as of June 2024.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to think critically and use creative ways to solve problems.
• Strong presentation skills with fact-based points of view.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn other programs such as Salesforce, Asana, Lucid, etc.
• Self-motivated with an interest in project management, process improvement, and launching new initiatives.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of grocery retail operations.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $21.00 per hour.
• Exposure to executive leadership through lunch & learn sessions.
• Real-world project experience with tangible outcomes.