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The Tesla Energy Customer Support Training team creates, manages, and facilitates a wide variety of educational materials that support key stakeholders across multiple product lines and business functions including Energy Storage, Charging, and Solar. The team is looking for a Learning Experience Design Intern who will conceptualize and create engaging educational content designed to enhance the training experience of multiple teams across the Energy organization by analyzing training needs, designing solutions aligned with learning objectives, and creating instructional content that supports key performance indicators. A strong sense of creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and problem-solving skills are required for success in this role. This role is full-time onsite in Henderson, NV; Austin, TX; or Buffalo, NY, with up to 25% travel/offsite activities.
What You'll Do
Develop content through immersive research, collaborating regularly with engineering, technical writers, process architecture, and learner end usersDesign new material by leveraging technology and software tools and collaborate with other subject matter experts for complex tasks (i.e. video creation) Document learning objectives by engaging with new products and processes, record pilot feedback, and review findings with experts/stakeholdersAudit learner experience and provide guidance on learning theory and design that aligns with company standardsQuickly develop agendas by leading with strong and consistent questioning and understanding what problems are needing to be solved
What You'll Bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Instructional design, Technical writing, or a related fieldStrong understanding of, and ability to critically apply, core concepts of training, curriculum development, adult learning theory, etc. in the creation and delivery of training content that is aligned with business needsEagerness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment where objectives and responsibilities may need to quickly adapt to evolving industry needsProficiency or experience using Storyline, Rise, Camtasia, Photoshop, Visio, etc. or similar content creation toolsHigh proficiency in MS Office Suite and related tools for communicating information efficientlyFriendly, clear, strong speaker with composure, approachability, and interpersonal skills Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills required with the proven ability to successfully deliver and communicate complex technical training in non-technical language
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick time after 90 days of employment 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
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