Job Description
What To Expect
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.
What You'll Do
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
Benefits
Compensation and 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