Tesla - Instructional Design Intern (Fall 2026)

Posted on behalf of Tesla

Job Category

Manufacturing

Location

Sparks, Nevada

Req. ID

271314

Job Type

Intern/Apprentice

What to Expect

This position is expected to start August or September 2026 and continue through fall term (ending approximately December 2026 or later, if available). 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.

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 Service teams. You are pursuing instructional design studies and can work with technical content. You will plan, execute, and evaluate projects while ensuring the success of training curricula. 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. 

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
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Portfolio Required 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in progress or recently completed 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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, 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.

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