IT Summer Intern

Job Overview:

This position is for a 10-week internship program (June through mid-August) within the Technology organization. This internship will provide hands-on experience, exposure to real business challenges, and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills. Interns will collaborate within a cohort to complete a relevant Technology capstone project that solves a meaningful business problem, culminating in a final presentation to technology and business leaders

Job Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Contribute towards team projects in one of the four areas:
Cybersecurity, Data/Analytics, IT Services & Operations, and IT Project Management Office

• Participate in a cohort-based capstone project, working collaboratively to design and develop a technology solution or outcome

• Attend onsite or remote networking events and/or learning sessions

• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios in a professional environment

• Present project outcomes and key learnings to leadership at the conclusion of the program

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/

Certifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in technology-related fields, such as

o Computer Science

o Information Technology

o Data Science or Analytics

o Cybersecurity

o Management Information Systems

o Or related technical discipling

Experience:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

• Eagerness and ambition to learn and contribute to a the technology organization

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities

• Exposure to cloud platforms

• familiarity with agile methodologies or modern development tools

• Microsoft suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) skills and knowledge

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Hybrid Role:

• This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office (1-2) days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.

• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI:
We are North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more:
Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI