At K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc., we are on a mission to “run the best store in town!” and we know our associates are our greatest asset. Kickstart your career with Food City with on-the-job experience through our Summer 2025 Internship Program!

Food City Interns work on meaningful projects spanning all solutions and services throughout the company. Created for upcoming Junior and Senior college students, our full-time (40 hours/week), 12-week programs are designed to provide hands-on experience within your area of interest. As an Intern, you will join over 19,000 talented individuals across five states who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, innovative, flexible, and results-minded with the same goal – to better serve our communities.

Location:         1 Food City Circle, Abingdon, VA (Corporate Departments)

**Housing options are available through partnership with Emory & Henry University in Emory, VA

Description:  As you launch your career as a Human Resources Intern with Food City, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in various aspects of Human Resources Management, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to the success of our organization. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional network, and make a lasting impact on our company’s missions and values. You will have the opportunity to benefits from leadership development, professional mentorship, and technical training in a functional area of Human Resources, exposed to the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of our HR function, as well as Food City’s business strategy and operations, and become aware of associate needs and deliverables related to the assigned internship project. 

Program Requirements:

Currently enrolled in a college or university as a Junior or Senior, majoring in a relevant field of study.Recently graduated with an undergraduate degree and are currently majority in a relevant field of study.Minimum 3.0 GPA, cumulative.Have strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.Ability to preserve confidentiality of company information.Ability to work with own initiative.

Not Required, but Encouraged:

Previous experience in a professional work environmentParticipation in leadership rolesCommunity involvement and volunteerism

Documentation Requirements:

Provide a copy of most recent college transcripts.Provide a resume and a cover letter.Provide two (2) letters of recommendation:One Academic letter of recommendation and One Professional/Personal Letter of recommendation.Provide a written essay with a minimum of 400 words, covering the following topics:Why would you like to intern with K-VA-T/ Food City?What do you hope to gain from an internship with Food City?

About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.