G&A - Government Relations and Public Policy Internship (Fall 2020)

Job Description

Disclaimer: This position is expected to start around September 2020 and continue through the entire Fall semester (i.e. December 2020) or into early 2021 if available. Please consider availability before submitting an application.

Our Company

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy. We design, manufacture, sell and service the world’s best solar technology, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles, providing customers the opportunity to generate, store and consume energy entirely sustainably.

Tesla is committed to hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline. Based in California, Tesla’s workforce spans across four continents. We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come to do their best work.

Our world-class teams operate with a non-conventional philosophy of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Each member of the team is expected to challenge and to be challenged, to create, and to innovate. We’re tackling the world’s most difficult and important problems—and we wouldn’t succeed without our shared passion for making the world a better place.

Internship Program at Tesla

The University 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 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 given them projects that are critical to their team’s success.

Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, you’ll be seated at the table making critical decisions that will influence not only your team, but the overall achievement of Tesla’s mission.

Locations

• Washington, D.C.

About the Team

This internship will provide opportunities to work with the full Government Relations team on policy development and analysis, and strategic engagement. The incumbent will have the opportunity to learn and grow, working across the team to support its full range of efforts.

What to Expect

As the Government Relations and Policy Intern, you’ll gain experience in the following areas:

• Gain breadth and depth of knowledge of policy issues facing Tesla
• Analyze policy initiatives for their impacts on Tesla
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Currently pursuing undergraduate degree in relevant field such as Political Science, Public Policy, International Studies, Economics
• Able to make 3-6 month commitment
• Capable of working in a fast paced and always changing environment
• Self-starting and solutions oriented
• A strong team player

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