(#R68158) Events Intern
At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Job Description:
Our Internship Program: SpartanNash offers paid internships to active students interested in careers within the grocery industry, in areas such as accounting/finance, graphic services, human resources, corporate affairs and communications, information technology, management, marketing and merchandising, supply chain, engineering, and more.
As an Events Intern you will be part of SpartanNash’s Internship Program. At SpartanNash, our Internship Program is designed to give exposure to the grocery and distribution industry, be engaging in real-world problem-solving, and be immersive in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a paid, full-time summer opportunity from May 19th, 2025– August 8th, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with pre-planning and onsite summer events including; Town Hall, Helping Hands Day, Summer Nights, Expo and in-office events.
- Coordinate and drive engagement with interns to provide onsite support with registration and other opportunities at events.
- Responsible for leading the brainstorm, development and execution of one summer in-office event.
- Collaborate cross functionally to drive engagement with event registration.
- Develop and maintain an organized, comprehensive inventory of storage spaces and event supplies.
- Support events email communication for both summer and upcoming events.
- Maintain timely financial expense reporting.
- To collaborate with cross functional teams to contribute to its objectives
- Responsible to complete or participate in at least one strategic project (Capstone Project) during the internship and possibly give a short presentation to the executive team that showcases the project
- Participate in learning opportunities that may include tours of our warehouses and retail stores, a community service event (such as SpartanNash Expo, Helping Hands, or Special Olympics)
- Attend weekly professional development workshops for developing skills, team building, etc.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Hospitality Management, Event Planning, or Communications
- Be an active student through the summer
- Graduate December 2025 or later
- Be willing to attend mandatory, in-person events (2-3 events in Grand Rapids, Michigan including but not limited to orientation and/or intern gatherings)
- GPA of 3.0 or greater (Preferred)
- Relevant work experience such as a prior internship or campus experience (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Thrives in ambiguous situations
- Resilient to overcome obstacles
- Driven and demonstrates a bias for action
- Highly collaborative
- Flexible work program that supports work life balance, including a fully in-person work model, in Byron Center, MI.
- Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences! Apply Today!
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.