What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around January 2026 and continue through the Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2026) or continuing into Summer 2026 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time 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.

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.

Our team is seeking a skilled Real Estate Intern to assist with our continued growth. Tesla’s mission is to create an environment for our high performing teams that allows them to realize their true potential. Our team partners with a huge variety of groups with disparate needs from design and engineering, to supply chain and manufacturing, sales, service and support. Whatever group we partner with, we constantly push ourselves to approach challenges from first principles. Together we are focused on optimizing the space we have, finding the best solutions to our immediate term expansion needs, and devising and driving our long-term strategy.

• This role can be located at any Tesla location in North America

What You'll Do

• Assist with portfolio management and review of leases and renewals

• Help streamline and build efficiencies of existing programs and tools

• Manage project timelines and goals

• Project Administration

• Create marketing Materials

• Perform Zoning/entitlement checks and complete zoning application requests

• Assist real estate managers as needed to create real estate packages for leadership approval

What You'll Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Management, Economics, or equivalent

• Previous internship and project experience is a plus

• Strong capacity for both logical and creative thinking

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and evaluate priorities

• Eagerness to collaborate cross-functionally with other teams while able to work independently; detail-oriented and execution focused

• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities for cost reduction strategies

• Prefer previous experience with Microsoft Tools, Google Maps, and Municipality Zoning Programs

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor 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.