Internship, Instructional Design, Service (Winter / Spring 2026)

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application :

This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter / Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 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. 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.

As an Instructional Design Intern, you will create training content for the Serviceteams. You are pursuing instructional design studies and can work with technical content, ideally in automotive service. You will plan, execute, and evaluate projects while ensuring the success of training curricula. Collaboration with subject matter experts and training managers is key toidentifyingneeds and designing solutions. You will also manage and support course evaluations within your scope.

Multiple Locations Possible : Clermont, FL; Villa Park, Illinois; Tempe, AZ

What You'll Do

Design and develop engaging, effective instructor-led and eLearning courses that align with project plans, adult learning theories, and style guides

Ensuretrainingcontent is clear, grammatically correct, and meets customer expectations

Capture requirements, build designs, develop content, and evaluate outcomes

Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to scope curricula requirements

Work with e-learning developers and multimedia specialists to publish interactive courses

What You'll Bring

Portfolio Required

Currently pursuing a degree or recently completed a degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, or related field preferred

Strong understanding of adult learning theory, including ADDIE model, Bloom's Taxonomy, and learning styles

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and SharePoint

Experience with learning management systems and platforms like Articulate Storyline and Rise preferred

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for delivering complex technical training

Strong time management, organizational, project planning, and feedback skills

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)

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