Internship - Growth, Summer 2024

Scout Motors   

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 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.

Scout is all about respect.  Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location.  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.  And 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. 

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout? 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 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 EV 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.

This program is designed for current undergraduate students who live in our local market. Please note that no housing stipend is provided. 

2024 Internship Program Overview

• Schedule: The program is anticipated to run mid-May to mid-August 2024
• Duration: Our internship program runs approximately 12 weeks, with the official end date varying dependent upon student needs and the start of respective Fall academic calendars
• Transportation + Housing: our Interns will be responsible for providing their own housing and transportation

Important Notes:

• Scout Motors will not provide relocation or sponsorship as part of our Internship program
• High preference for currently enrolled Masters degree students
• Deadline: applications for the program must be received no later than April 29, 2024. 

Location & Travel Expectations: This role is on-site, and will be based out of our Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. 

Housing & Sponsorship: Scout Motors does not provide visa sponsorship or housing assistance for internship positions.

About the team

Growth Team within Scout includes Retail Strategy, Digital Products, Retail Network Development, After-sales, Retail Operations, and Customer Support.  This role is specifically designed to support the design of our retail sites, while also supporting the development of a successful sales/service framework and execution of after-sales goals within the retail environment.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

• Quickly become familiar with Scout retail network strategy, go-to-market strategy, brand principles, and retail operations design.
• Assist retail architecture manager with finalization of retail network design guidelines.
• Work with Scout retail architecture team to design unique merchandising and accessories display fixtures and develop standards for deployment in retail sites.  This will require coordination with aftersales, operations, accessories development, and digital products teams, as well as 3rd party fabricators.
• Assist in the creation of retail development playbook and operations playbook to support long-term execution needs.
• Assist with design and early execution of a full-size mock-up of the Scout retail prototype.  Inclusive of specifications, fabrication/installation of furniture, fixtures, equipment, finishes, lighting, etc to allow Scout team members to fully evaluate the design program as it will exist in the future.
• Support the team by creating job descriptions for future internal operations roles upon researching industry standards. Includes creation of responsibilities and qualificatio