Talent Acquisition Intern

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire at this time. 

As a Talent Acquisition Intern with the DriveTime Family of Brands, you’ll gain meaningful, hands-on experience in recruiting top talent. You’ll play a key role in identifying and engaging the individuals who drive our success. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines of talent pipelining, partnering closely with hiring leaders to develop, implement, and execute comprehensive search strategies designed to attract and recruit top candidates.

The Talent Acquisition Intern will assist in:

• Set, track, and follow-up on all candidates
• Focus on efficient, timely follow up of sourced leads to ensure the highest success rate in setting up interviews with solid qualified and interested candidates
• Determine the type of employment and company experience the candidate is seeking and respond accordingly
• Develop professional relationships with candidates to identify their goals and ambitions
• Develop and maintain business relationships with various hiring managers within DriveTime
• Fully explain the steps of the DriveTime interview process to candidates so that candidates are clear on expectations
• Maintain positive working relationships with immediate team members and the company's HR and recruiting team
• Conduct business within DriveTime policies and procedures
• Create and build positive relationships with hiring managers

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
• A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it! 
• Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment.  We work together in order to win together.
• Passionate and goal-oriented. We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic about their work and is passionate about not only meeting their goals but exceeding them.
• Organization and time management skills in spades.  You’ll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again.
• Master of managing.  You’ll need the ability to effectively manage processes and work with all level of employee and customers.

The Specifics:

• You are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s with a graduation date of December 2026 – May 2027
• Pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage audiences.
• You have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Our internship program will be 11 weeks starting May 2026 to August 2026
• You can expect a regular on-site schedule Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Relocation not provided for internship (Internship will be based out of our Tempe, AZ Home Office)

So What About the Perks? Perks matter.

• Not Just Coffee Runs.  We’re talking real world experience. You’ll walk away from our internship program with hands-on experience, completed projects, full portfolios, and newly developed skills.
• Who Says You Have to Walk Away? Across both our Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX offices, over 60% of our interns stay through the fall semester, return the following summer, or are brought on full-time after graduation.
• Growth & Development. You will be mentored by industry professionals, be given guidance along the way, and the tools to be successful.
• Philanthropy: Give for Good. We are proud to be difference makers in our communities. We dedicate time for our Interns to give back with us.
• Gratitude is Green.  Out Internship Program is paid, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We’ll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other’s company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you’ll fit right in with the rest of us).

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!