Company: Tesla Title: Internship, Program Manager, Fleet & Sales Operations (Winter/Spring 2027) Location: Chula Vista, California, United States Employment Type: Intern/Apprentice Compensation: BenefitsAs 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 + benefitsPay 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. Department: Sales & Customer Support Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.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 on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year. Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Intern to support the Fleet Operations & Compliance team by coordinating fleet operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving process efficiencies across the business. In this role, you will support several verticals of the Fleet team, including Demo and Marketing Fleet, Internal Fleet, Fleet Repair, and Specialized Fleet. You will use data dashboards to monitor performance, identify opportunities to meet and exceed KPIs, and streamline processes that enhance fleet performance. This role offers hands-on experience in operations, analytics, and communication across departments while directly contributing to operational excellence.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams on Fleet-related initiatives, such as vehicle allocations, business programs, and metricsMonitor KPI dashboards to various fleet metrics, including dwell, sell-through rates, conversion rate, and forecastingProactively analyze data to identify bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve fleet efficiency and readinessCommunicate insights, escalations, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organizationSupport logistics and scheduling for vehicle servicing, repairs, registration, and allocationContribute to standardization of processes and improvements in systems and workflowsHelp minimize vehicle downtime and increase throughput to maximize fleet performance
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program (Business Operations, Business Management, Data Analytics, or related field)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-informed decisionsExperience with dashboards and data tools (Excel, Tableau, SQL, etc.) preferredExcellent communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to collaborate across teamsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a dynamic environmentSelf-motivated and eager to learn with a proactive and results-oriented mindsetAbility to work independently and as a member of a highly collaborative team
About Tesla
Tesla produces electric vehicles, battery storage systems, and solar energy products. Founded in 2003, the company operates six vertically integrated factories across three continents. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and employs over 10,000 people. The organization designs, manufactures, sells, and services its products internally.
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