*This internship begins on May 19th, 2025 and runs until August 7th, 2025. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)*

Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Product Development Intern 

Location: Corporate Headquarters

Department: Marketing

Job Summary:   The Product Development Intern will be primarily involved with the execution of our Food and Beverage internal sensory events, quality checks and nutritional documentation for Wawa branded products. Assist the Product Development Team as needed.

Principal Duties:Execute on-site sensory events. Assist with sample preparation, panel management, data review, and reporting.Performs quality control checks on key Wawa branded products. Document and communicate findings.Input ingredients into nutrition labeling system.Assist Product Development Team with product testing and internal product reviews. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Functions:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skillsPositive attitude with a focus on Customer ServiceDetail oriented with strong organization and time management skillsAbility to work independently as well as within a team environment

Basic Qualifications:

Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration or major in Food Science, Nutritional Science or Culinary ArtsKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of productsExperience or willingness to learn sensory techniques and sensory software (Compusense®)Minimum GPA of 3.0 or HigherCandidate must be currently enrolled in a college or university for the Spring 2025 semester – Fall 2026 semesterCandidate must be available from May 19, 2025 – August 7, 2025Wawa currently observes a 4-day in office schedule Monday - Thursday with the opportunity to work remote on Friday.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.