Internship, Instructional Designer, Collision; Summer

Position: Internship, Instructional Designer, Collision (Summer 2026)
What to Expect

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This position is expected to start around May or June 2026 and continue through the Summer term (ending approximately August 2026) or continuing into Fall 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program.

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As an Instructional Design Intern, you will create training content for the Collision Repair teams. You are pursuing instructional design studies and can work with technical content, ideally in the automotive service. You will plan, execute, and evaluate projects while ensuring the success of training curriculum. Collaboration with subject matter experts and training managers is key to identifying needs and designing solutions.

You will also manage and support course evaluations within your scope.

What You'll Do

* Design and develop engaging, effective instructor-led and eLearning courses that align with project plans, adult learning theories, and style guides

* Ensure training content is clear, grammatically correct, and meets customer expectations

* Capture requirements, build designs, develop content, and evaluate outcomes

* Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to scope curricula requirements

* Work with e-learning developers and multimedia specialists to publish interactive courses

What You'll Bring

* Portfolio Required

* Currently pursuing a degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or related field preferred

* Strong understanding of adult learning theory, including ADDIE model, Bloom's Taxonomy, and learning styles

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Share Point

* Experience with learning management systems and platforms like Articulate Storyline and Rise preferred

* Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for delivering complex technical training

* Strong time management, organizational, project planning, and feedback skills

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

* Medical plans > 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)

* 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

* Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), 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

$19.23 - $26.92 + 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.

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Internship, Instructional Designer, Collision (Summer 2026)

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