Internship, Instructional Designer, Collision (Fall 2026)

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026) or continuing into Winter/Spring 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. 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.

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

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

Ensure training content 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

Portfolio Required

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

Strong understanding of adult learning theory, including ADDIE model, Blooms 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

Benefits

As 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 $19.23 - $26.92 + benefits Pay 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.