Intern, Administration - Business Transformation

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Scout Motors 2027 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 rugged SUVs and trucks 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.

• Schedule: The program is anticipated to run June to August 2027.

• Duration: Our internship program runs approximately 10 weeks, with the official end date varying dependent upon student needs and the start of respective Fall academic calendars.

• Eligibility: This program is designed for current undergraduate students who live in our local market. High preference for currently enrolled Bachelors degree students.

• Location & Travel Expectations: This role is on-site, and will be based out of our Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina.

• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly.

• Housing, Relocation & Sponsorship: Interns will be responsible for providing their own housing and transportation. Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, a housing stipend, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

About the Team

Scout Motors' Administration organization supports the people, places, operations, and programs that enable the company to grow and operate effectively. The organization spans Environment, Health & Safety; Security & Fire Protection; Real Estate & Facilities Management; Workplace Services; and Sustainability & Product Stewardship.

This internship is designed to provide exposure to multiple areas of Administration while giving you ownership of a meaningful project you can take from problem definition through recommendation, prototype, or implementation planning.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

As the Intern, Administration - Business Transformation, you will work with Administration leaders and cross-functional partners to improve how a selected business process operates as Scout continues to grow.

Your primary assignment will be a defined business transformation project focused on understanding an existing process or operational challenge, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing a practical future-state solution. Depending on the project, this may include using data, automation, artificial intelligence, or other emerging technologies to simplify work, reduce manual effort, improve consistency, or provide better information for decision-making.

Business Process Analysis & Improvement

• Work with Administration team members and business stakeholders to understand a selected operational process, business need, or service-delivery challenge.

• Analyze the current state using process mapping, stakeholder input, and relevant data to identify pain points, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop a practical future-state approach that simplifies work, improves consistency, and supports more scalable operations.

Technology, Automation & AI

• Evaluate where technology, workflow automation, data tools, or AI-enabled solutions could improve the selected process or business outcome.

• Research available approaches and, where appropriate, develop and test a prototype, proof of concept, workflow, or analytical tool.

• Develop practical recommendations that consider usability, maintainability, data quality, governance, and implementation requirements.

Project Delivery & Collaboration

• Manage the assigned project against clear objectives, milestones, and deliverables while collaborating with Administration and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Translate analysis and stakeholder feedback into clear recommendations and practical work products that can be used by the organization.

• Present project findings, outcomes, and recommended next steps to Administration leadership and prepare documentation for handoff.

What you’ll bring

As a Scout, you live our values through your actions every day:

• Lead with Respect – You listen well, communicate with care, and treat everyone with dignity.

• Move with Intent – You act with purpose, stay focused, and bring discipline to your work.

• Figure It Out – You’re curious, resourceful, and resilient when facing challenges or ambiguity.

• Go Together – You collaborate naturally, build strong relationships, and help the team succeed as one.

• Step Up – You take initiative, embrace responsibility, and lean into opportunities to contribute.

• Make It Matter – You take pride in the details, deliver quality, and aim for meaningful impact.

• Enjoy It – You bring positivity, enthusiasm, and energy that makes the workday better for everyone.

In addition to living our Scout values, you'll also bring:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Analytics, or a related field

• Ability to work on-site at your assigned Scout Motors location for the full duration of the program

• Previous internship, academic project, student organization, or other experience involving business-process improvement, operations, analytics, or project work.

• Experience using data visualization, workflow automation, or business intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Power Automate.

• Experience applying AI-enabled tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies, to improve productivity, analyze information, automate activities, or solve practical problems.

• Familiarity with process mapping, continuous-improvement methods, or basic project-management concepts.

• Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset

What you'll gain

• Own a real business transformation project from initial discovery through recommendation, prototype, or implementation planning.

• Develop practical experience in process analysis, problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and change implementation.

• A head start on your career with hands-on experience

• The chance to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects that help bring best-in-class rugged SUVs and trucks to market

• An impact on products that will revolutionize the automotive industry

• Growth in your skills and a broader knowledge of the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate = $20 per hour

Internal leveling code: i0 Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected].