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What You’ll Bring
This position is expected to start in May 2024, and continue through the entire Summer and Fall 2024 term (December.)
We ask for a minimum of 6 months, full-time, and in-person based out of the Washington DC office. Applicant will be expected to go into the WDC Office every week during the internship. Please consider logistics before submitting an application.
Internship Program at Tesla
The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both professionally 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 given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.
- Gain breadth and depth of knowledge of policy issues facing Tesla, with a focus on EV charging, renewable energy generation, storage, permitting and electricity rates regulations.
- Analyze policy initiatives for their impacts on Tesla
- Support the development of new policy and business initiatives
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
This internship will provide opportunities to work closely with the North American Public Policy & Business Development team which spearheads policy and business development, advocacy, market analysis, and strategic engagement for Tesla. An intern will have the opportunity to learn and grow, working across the team to support its full range of efforts, with a particular focus on renewable energy and EV charging policy, public utility regulation, and renewable energy markets.
What You’ll Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, Business, or related field
- Direct experience with energy and/or environmental policy is preferred
- Direct experience working with legislators either at the local, state or federal level is preferred
- Able to make a 6-month commitment at minimum
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Self-starting and solutions oriented
- A strong team player passionate about transitioning the world to sustainable energy
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.
