Internship, Program Manager, Fleet & Sales Operations; Summer

Position: Internship, Program Manager, Fleet & Sales Operations (Summer 2026)
What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

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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Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Intern to support the Fleet team by coordinating fleet operations, driving process improvements, and optimizing the lifecycle of vehicles across the organization. In this role, you will act as a key liaison between cross-functional partners to ensure the effective deployment, maintenance, and utilization of vehicles. You will use data dashboards to monitor performance, identify opportunities to reduce repair dwell and vehicle downtime, and streamline processes that enhance fleet throughput.

This role offers hands-on experience in operations, analytics, and communication across departments while directly contributing to operational excellence.

What You'll Do

* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deploy and maintain vehicles

* Monitor KPI dashboards to track vehicle status, repair dwell, utilization rates, and other performance metrics

* Proactively analyze data to identify bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve fleet efficiency and readiness

* Communicate insights, escalations, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

* Support logistics and scheduling for vehicle servicing, repairs, registration, and allocation

* Assist in managing timely service completion and preparation for sale

* Aid in subrogation processes and ensure accurate documentation of vehicle assets

* Contribute to standardization of processes and improvements in systems and workflows

* Help minimize vehicle downtime and increase throughput to maximize fleet performance

What You'll Bring

* Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program (Business Management, Business Administration, Operations, Data Analytics, or related field)

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-informed decisions

* Experience with dashboards and data tools (Excel, Tableau, SQL, etc.) preferred

* Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to collaborate across teams

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic environment

* Self-motivated and eager to learn with a proactive and results-oriented mindset

* Ability to work independently and as a member of a highly collaborative team

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

$20.55 - $35.17 + 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.

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