Scout Motors Internship Program

We will provide aspiring professionals with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams. Undergraduate Interns will immerse themselves in the EV landscape, gaining exposure to the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics. Interns will be assigned meaningful projects aligned with Scout’s goals. These projects will challenge interns to apply their academic knowledge in real-world scenarios, fostering problem-solving skills and creativity while working under the mentorship of our leaders.

This program is designed for current undergraduate students who live in our local market. Please note that no housing stipend is provided. 

2024 Internship Program Overview

• Schedule: The program is anticipated to run mid-May to mid-August 2024
• Duration: Our internship program runs approximately 12 weeks, with the official end date varying dependent upon student needs and the start of respective Fall academic calendars
• Transportation + Housing: our Interns will be responsible for providing their own housing and transportation

Important Notes:

• Scout Motors will not provide relocation or sponsorship as part of our Internship program
• High preference for currently enrolled Masters degree students
• Deadline: applications for the program must be received no later than April 29, 2024. 

Location & Travel Expectations: This role is on-site, and will be based out of our Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. 

Housing & Sponsorship: Scout Motors does not provide visa sponsorship or housing assistance for internship positions.

About the team

Growth Team within Scout includes Retail Strategy, Digital Products, Retail Network Development, After-sales, Retail Operations, and Customer Support.  This role is specifically designed to support the design of our retail sites, while also supporting the development of a successful sales/service framework and execution of after-sales goals within the retail environment.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

• Quickly become familiar with Scout retail network strategy, go-to-market strategy, brand principles, and retail operations design.
• Assist retail architecture manager with finalization of retail network design guidelines.
• Work with Scout retail architecture team to design unique merchandising and accessories display fixtures and develop standards for deployment in retail sites.  This will require coordination with aftersales, operations, accessories development, and digital products teams, as well as 3^rd party fabricators.
• Assist in the creation of retail development playbook and operations playbook to support long-term execution needs.
• Assist with design and early execution of a full-size mock-up of the Scout retail prototype.  Inclusive of specifications, fabrication/installation of furniture, fixtures, equipment, finishes, lighting, etc to allow Scout team members to fully evaluate the design program as it will exist in the future.
• Support the team by creating job descriptions for future internal operations roles upon researching industry standards. Includes creation of responsibilities and qualifications for each role being contemplated for future growth of the team.
• Study in-industry and out-of-industry gold standards for after-sales and operations, assist the team by creating an operational benchmark and defining the tools/resources required to meet operational goals.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s degree program for Architecture, Design, Business Administration or a similar field 
• Must be able to work from Columbia, SC from mid-May to mid-August 2024.
• Strong interest in electric vehicles, automotive engineering, and sustainable transportation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools is preferred.

What you’ll gain

• Get a head-start into your career with hands-on experience in the one of the fastest-growing industries- electric vehicles
• Work hand-in-hand with talented professionals, tackling innovative projects to help bring a best-in-class electric vehicle to market
• Make an impact on legacy product that will revolutionize the EV industry
• Improve your abilities and broaden your knowledge base in the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Initial base salary range = $27 per hour

Internal leveling code: GNTN

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.