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 2026 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 and King University in Bristol, TN
Description: This Human Resources internship provides valuable exposure to core HR functions through administrative and operational support. The intern will assist the Vice President of Human Resources and Human Resources associates with maintaining personnel records, responding to employment verification requests, and distributing key documents such as exit interviews and compliance reports. The role involves clerical tasks like copying, filing, and preparing materials for staff meetings, as well as communicating with store managers to gather missing associate information. Interns may also help with entering new hire data and correcting employee records. A strong emphasis is placed on confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive personnel information. This internship is ideal for individuals pursuing a career in Human Resources who are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 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 in December 2026 or May 2027 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 Professional/Academic letter of recommendation
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.