Construction Project Management (Intern) - Full-time / Part-time

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 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: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented intern to join our Store Development team, providing administrative support across a range of operational and technical functions. This internship offers hands-on experience in supporting field technicians and managing key processes related to refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, and food equipment services across KVAT Food Stores, Inc.’s retail locations. The intern will assist in completing office-related tasks tied to equipment installation, energy monitoring, maintenance tracking, and refurbishment projects. They will help maintain accurate records of expenditures, capital requests, and vendor communications, while also supporting the creation of purchase orders and tracking supply costs. A key part of the role involves working with Energy Management Systems (EMS), including updating schedules, troubleshooting alarms, and downloading system history to support field diagnostics and reduce product shrinkage. In addition to technical support, the intern will help organize and maintain department-specific reports, spreadsheets, and documentation related to refrigeration expenses, labor, and supplies. They will assist in preparing budget materials, auditing maintenance invoices, and providing financial reports to the accounting team to support year-end invoicing and capital tracking. This internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in business administration, operations management, or facilities management. Successful candidates will be proactive, communicative, and comfortable working with data and systems in a fast-paced environment. The role offers valuable exposure to store operations, vendor coordination, and energy systems management, preparing interns for future roles in administrative operations or store development. In addition, interns are assigned a project and expected to complete a final presentation summarizing their work and share their insights with company leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

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 environment
• Participation in leadership roles
• Community involvement and volunteerism

Documentation Requirements:

• Provide a copy of most recent college transcripts.
• Provide a resume
• Provide one Academic letter of recommendation
• Provide one Professional/Personal letter of recommendation.
• Provide a (personal) written essay with a minimum of 400 words, covering why would you like to intern with K-VA-T/ Food City and what you hope to gain from an internship with our Company?

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.