Program Manager Internships
Program manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working PMs, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Tesla and AeroVironment among the employers posting roles now.
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This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. 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.
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.
Tesla is looking for a highly capable, independent intern to help design, build, and execute email strategies that retain customers, drive conversion, and improve customer experience. You will own work end to end, from ideation and campaign build through QA, deployment and iteration, and work cross-functionally to help stand up and refine automations that improve CSAT and the overall customer journey.
This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, brings their own ideas, and can turn strategy into execution quickly while partnering across Design, Content, Analytics, Legal and Sales.
What You'll Do
- Own email campaign execution end to end, through ideation, inbound requests, multi-device/browser proofs, QA, scheduling, and post-send monitoring
- Independently test, analyze and optimize email campaigns (including A/B tests) that improve retention, conversion, and engagement
- Design, build, and refine lifecycle and triggered automations that reduce friction, improve CSAT, and support customers at key moments; research existing automations across the business for improvement opportunities
- Build and run communication plans aligned with broader marketing strategy and brand voice
- Partner with analysts on performance insights, list hygiene, opt-in status, and data-protection compliance to improve targeting, messaging, and experience
- Collaborate with Design, Copy, Content, and Analytics on on-brand assets and messaging; request, track, and give feedback on hero/asset work
- Drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, hitting timelines, aligning cross-functional partners, and improving email program workflows over time
- Stay current on email best practices and the broader communications landscape
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Communications, Advertising, or Media Studies
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and project-manage across cross-functional teams
- Comfortable with change and a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with A/B testing concepts and basic email best practices
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and and optimize workflows
- Experience in digital communications, email marketing, customer lifecycle programs, CRM audiences or customer retention
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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.
Consider before submitting an application:
This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through Winter/Spring term (ending approximately May 2027) or continuing into Summer 2027 if available and there is an opportunity to do so. 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.
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.
Tesla is looking for a highly capable, independent intern to help design, build, and execute email strategies that retain customers, drive conversion, and improve customer experience. You will own work end to end, from ideation and campaign build through QA, deployment and iteration, and work cross-functionally to help stand up and refine automations that improve CSAT and the overall customer journey.
This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, brings their own ideas, and can turn strategy into execution quickly while partnering across Design, Content, Analytics, Legal and Sales.
What You'll Do
- Own email campaign execution end to end, through ideation, inbound requests, multi-device/browser proofs, QA, scheduling, and post-send monitoring
- Independently test, analyze and optimize email campaigns (including A/B tests) that improve retention, conversion, and engagement
- Design, build, and refine lifecycle and triggered automations that reduce friction, improve CSAT, and support customers at key moments; research existing automations across the business for improvement opportunities
- Build and run communication plans aligned with broader marketing strategy and brand voice
- Partner with analysts on performance insights, list hygiene, opt-in status, and data-protection compliance to improve targeting, messaging, and experience
- Collaborate with Design, Copy, Content, and Analytics on on-brand assets and messaging; request, track, and give feedback on hero/asset work
- Drive projects from start to finish with minimal supervision, hitting timelines, aligning cross-functional partners, and improving email program workflows over time
- Stay current on email best practices and the broader communications landscape
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Analytics, Communications, Advertising, or Media Studies
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning multiple projects with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and project-manage across cross-functional teams
- Comfortable with change and a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with A/B testing concepts and basic email best practices
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and and optimize workflows
- Experience in digital communications, email marketing, customer lifecycle programs, CRM audiences or customer retention
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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.
Program Manager Internship Market
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Tips for Your Program Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer program manager internships
Large employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall and fill cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so roles appear year-round. Set a recurring reminder to check listings in September and October alongside your regular search.
Build a project case study before you apply
Program manager intern screens expect limited work history, so your proof of ability comes from documented projects. Write up two or three complete examples that show a defined problem, the stakeholders you worked with, the tools you used, and what you delivered. A linked case study gives recruiters something to assess when your resume is light on titles.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts in parallel, combining both channels widens the pool you reach and puts you in front of recruiters through more than one path.
Practice your program manager interview format out loud
Program manager intern interviews typically involve case or product-sense conversations where you break down a problem, identify stakeholders, and propose a plan. Practice these out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think as much as your final answer. Run at least five full practice conversations before your first real screen.
Target structured APM and rotational programs early
Many larger companies run Associate Product Manager or rotational program manager tracks built specifically to train people new to the field. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave, waiting until spring means most structured cohorts are already closed.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the program manager internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can take rather than ones that won't work with your situation.
Program Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program manager internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For program manager candidates, a documented project case study showing scope, stakeholders, timeline, and outcome gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a program manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for program manager interns is consistent delivery on real work, visible communication with the team, and whether headcount exists when your internship ends. Position for a return offer by treating every assignment as a full-time audition, without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for program manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role fits your profile gives you the best shot at structured programs that fill quickly.
Are program manager internships paid?
Most professional program manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are rare in professional settings and more common in nonprofit or academic environments. Review each posting carefully, since pay practices differ across organizations.
What should a program manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects with the tools used and links to the work, for program manager candidates, that means case studies showing a defined problem, your approach, stakeholders involved, and the outcome. Add relevant coursework in project management, operations, or business. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote program manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the program manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is an APM internship?
An Associate Product Manager (APM) internship is a structured program designed specifically for people new to product and program management, typically targeting students and recent graduates. These programs recruit early, often in the fall for the following summer, and are competitive. Identifying the APM or rotational program manager tracks at larger companies and applying in the first wave significantly improves your chances.
Can international students get program manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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