Internship, Vehicle Accessories & Merchandise Product Intern Global Merchandise (Fall 2024)
Job Category
Operations & Business Support
Location
Hawthorne, California
Req. ID
224518
Job Type
Intern/Apprentice
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What to Expect What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start in-person between early August to early September and continue through the entire December 2024. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Please consider before submitting an application.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week in-person. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their manager, mentor, and team. We are dedicated to providing an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
The Vehicle Accessories and Merchandise team at Tesla is responsible for all product development of vehicle accessories and merchandise (apparel and lifestyle products) in addition to all operations within the Tesla Shop.
As a product intern for the vehicle accessory and merchandise business, you will be working directly with the Program and Product Managers with a focus on ensuring all products are on track for upcoming launches. This includes but is not limited to:
- Test fitting accessories on vehicles, photoshoot coordination, marketing strategy, copy readiness, inventory readiness and overall merchandising strategy within the Tesla Shop website.
- Support in events where product is planned to be featured or sold. In addition, you will be involved in providing insights from market research, sales data and customer feedback to make decisions for future product development.
- We’re looking for someone who has an incredible attention to detail, has strong communication skills, is extremely organized and who has a passion for product development and business operations of aftermarket accessories and merchandise as it ties back to Tesla’s overall mission.
- Currently pursuing degree in Business, Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field that relates to product development/innovation
- Evidence of exceptional ability in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Demonstrated success driving tangible impact / influential in a broader organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Wrike and other project management tools
- Highly collaborative, team oriented and comfortable leading cross-functional projects and bringing creative and innovative ideas to the team
- Must be available to work Monday-Friday (40 hours/week) for the duration of internship program
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
$22.84 - $31.97 + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time after 90 days of employment and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$22.84 - $31.97 + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.