Recruiting Coordinator Intern

Job Description

Internship, Recruiting (Summer 2026) | Tesla

The Tone:
This is an internship at Tesla, located in Palo Alto, CA or Fremont, CA. Tesla is a company committed to recognizing and developing emerging talent through its comprehensive year-round internship program. Interns are placed in positions designed for technical, professional, and personal growth, working closely with managers, mentors, and their teams. This role within the Internship Recruiting Team is crucial for ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and stakeholders, helping to integrate new talent into projects critical to team success and offering a genuine experience of life at Tesla.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Palo Alto, CA or Fremont, CA
• Pay: $21–$31 hourly
• Team: Internship Recruiting Team, collaborating with Manager, Mentor, and team members
• Mission: This person streamlines recruiting logistics and enhances the candidate experience to support the successful placement and development of emerging talent.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office tools/programs (Excel, Word, etc.)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Coordinate: Coordinate ever-changing requests while maintaining efficient communication between candidates, recruiters, and all other stakeholders.
• Prioritize: Prioritize timely follow-up and follow-through, ensuring thoroughness in work product and attention to detail.
• Update: Update candidate records in recruiting systems and confirm new hires, maintaining data integrity for accurate tracking and reporting.
• Identify: Identify opportunities for improving the overall candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Assist: Assist in the coordination of other recruiting activities as needed to support team objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Available for a minimum of 12+ weeks for the internship, able to work full-time (32+ hours per week), and proficient in Microsoft Office tools/programs including Excel and Word.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction; strong ability to embrace and adapt to change, demonstrating initiative and curiosity; results-oriented, resourceful, and analytical approach to tasks; learns quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: Previous work experience or internships in a related field is a plus.