Real Estate Internship

Soar with us at Wawa.

We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar.

*This internship begins on May 17th, 2027 and runs until August 5th, 2027. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week )*

Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Description

Job Title : Wawa Real Estate Internship Program (Summer 2027)

Duration : Full Time, May 17, 2027 – August 05, 2027

Location : Media, PA (Onsite 4 days per week)

Rate : $18/hr

Wawa Internship Program Overview

The Wawa Internship Program offers students hands-on experience in a collaborative corporate environment, where they work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful business projects, and build skills that support their academic and professional growth. Throughout the summer, interns participate in professional development and networking opportunities with fellow interns and company leaders. The program culminates in a capstone presentation, where interns showcase key projects, accomplishments, and the impact of their contributions.

We are currently seeking two interns to join our Real Estate team for Summer 2027. Interns will be aligned to one of the two focus areas based on their interests, experience, and skills:

- Real Estate Operations : Supporting property management, site acquisition, open-store projects, remodels, and new-store growth.
- Location Analytics & Data : Supporting analytics, reporting, data governance, data quality, business systems, and location-based decision-making.

What You'll Do

As a Real Estate Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting Wawa's growth strategy through real estate analytics, reporting, project management, and operational support. Depending on business needs and team assignments, you may have the opportunity to:

- Support real estate projects that drive new store growth, remodels, and property management initiatives.
- Analyze location, market, and operational data to identify trends and support business decision-making.
- Assist with reporting, dashboard development, and ad hoc analytics to provide insights across the Real Estate organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project coordination, system enhancements, and process improvements.
- Help maintain data accuracy, troubleshoot reporting issues, and support business systems and technology initiatives.
- Build presentations, reports, and recommendations that support strategic planning and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications

- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between Spring 2028 and Spring 2030.
- Ability to work onsite at Wawa Corporate Headquarters in Media, PA, four days per week throughout the internship program.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Previous internship, project, or leadership experience related to Real Estate is preferred.
- Experience with data analytics tools (GIS, Python, MicroStrategy, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and/or knowledge of statistics, data visualization, database concepts, or data quality and governance practices is preferred.

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 [email protected] .

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.