Job Description

Our mission at Whole Foods Market is to nourish people and the planet, but also- future talent. We are excited to offer our 2025 Summer Internship Program to purpose-driven students seeking to make a difference in their work and in their community. Our internship program is based in Austin, Texas, down the street from our original Whole Foods Market store. Our interns don’t get us coffee; instead, they enjoy free coffee and tea while working on meaningful projects that impact our internal and external stakeholders.

About the Team:

Our Product Management internship offers college students hands-on experience working on impactful digital product initiatives that directly shape the future of our business and improve the customer experience.

As a Product Management Intern , you will work alongside experienced product leaders and cross-functional teams to drive critical initiatives across Whole Foods Market’s digital ecosystem. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about Product Management from a customer-obsessed team while developing critical product management skills in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Intern Responsibilities May Include:

• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, designers, and data scientists to define, build, and launch innovative digital products.

• Analyze customer needs and business priorities to inform product roadmaps and feature development.

• Translate customer feedback and data into actionable product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

• Assist in defining metrics and KPIs to measure the success and impact of product launches.

• Participate in research programs and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.

• Support user testing, gather insights, and iterate on product features to enhance the customer experience.

• Drive cross-functional alignment by clearly communicating product strategies, priorities, and progress to stakeholders.

You Will Bring :

• Product Management is interdisciplinary, so we’re considering candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business , Computer Science, Mathematics , or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional digital experiences.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a bias for action and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Demonstrated interest in product management, technology, retail, or e-commerce.

• Ability to think big, solve complex problems, and drive innovation aligned with long-term business goals.

Leadership Principles:

Our internship program immerses you in Whole Foods Market’s leadership principles, which guide everything we do:

• Customer Obsession: Start with the customer and work backward. Earn and keep their trust.

• Long-Term Thinking: Make decisions that create sustainable value for customers and stakeholders.

• Are Right, A Lot: Use excellent judgment, seek diverse perspectives, and strive to disconfirm your beliefs to make better decisions.

• Just Get It Done: Move quickly and prioritize action, balancing calculated risk with high-quality results.

• Earn Trust: Build strong relationships by being candid, respectful, and accountable.
  

Why Join Us?

At Whole Foods Market, we’re passionate about great food, supporting communities, and protecting the planet. Our teams are built on a foundation of leadership principles that drive innovation, operational excellence, and customer happiness. As an intern, you’ll be part of a team committed to making a lasting impact while fostering personal growth and development.

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed (within the past year) a bachelor's degree.

Internship Program Details:

Our Summer 2025 Internships are paid for 10-weeks, full-time ( 40 hours /week) between June 2, 2025-August 8, 2025. The internships will be based in Austin, Texas and are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Program Highlights:

• Weekly Summer Event Series: Weekly events for interns to connect with one another and get immersed in the Whole Foods Market culture. Previous events have included distribution center tours, cheese tastings, volunteering at the Central Texas Food Bank, supplier visits, women in leadership panel and more!

• Intern Buddy: Opportunity to be paired with a Whole Foods Market team member outside of our team that can be a go to resource during your summer.

• Team Member Coffee Chats: Network 1:1 with Whole Foods Market team members in your field or area of interest for a 20 – 30-minute coffee chat.

• Internship Expo: End of internship presentations where you can share what projects you worked on during the summer with the entire company!
  

Application Review: Our internship applications will be open in September and October 2024. We will review applications on a rolling basis so next steps and interviews may not be communicated until November or December 2024.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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