Internship, Recruiting (Spring 2024)

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What to Expect

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around January or February 2024 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e. through May 2024) or into Spring/Summer 2024 if available. 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 on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Programs 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 that 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.

About the Team

This internship will provide opportunities to work with Tesla’s Recruiting teams to bring in exceptional talent to our business. During the internship, students will be immersed in full-cycle recruiting efforts, from sourcing candidates to the interview/hiring process. The intern will also have the opportunity to participate in recruiting events, conduct phone/in-person interviews and track candidate progress in an applicant tracking system.

What You’ll Do

• Work with recruiters to identify and engage qualified passive and active technical candidates for roles across your area of business
• Screen candidates to assess both technical baseline and ensure they meet the qualifications of the open roles
• Partner with business leaders and hiring managers in your area of business to assess their talent requirements
• Shepherd the time and resources at your disposal effectively and keeping your business partners up to speed on a regular basis leveraging data
• Manage and review job descriptions to ensure they are compliant with company guidelines
• Use a variety of techniques to discover and attract the best passive talent 
• Focus on providing a great candidate experience at every opportunity

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student working towards a degree in Human Resources, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Communications or business-related degree
• Available for a minimum of 12+ weeks for the internship
• Able to work full-time, 40+ works per week
• Self-starters who are results oriented, resourceful, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, takes initiative and showcases curiosity
• Learns quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft office tools/programs (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Previous work experience or internships in related field is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

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

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.

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