Are you a graduate student passionate about applying psychological principles to the workplace? Pilot Company is seeking a Talent Management Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence our selection and talent processes.
In this role, you will be a key player on our Talent Management team. Your work will focus on improving the operational efficiency of our selection and assessment processes, including how we evaluate individuals for hiring and development. Your contributions will help streamline our systems and ensure our processes are aligned with the evolving needs of our organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a student who is eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world, fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
Support initiatives that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and alignment of selection and assessment processes with organizational needs
Assist with building a skills framework that helps with career pathing, selection and assessment
Gain exposure to other areas of Talent Management such as performance management and succession planning
Support the team with projects that require data analysis, research and critical thinking
What We’re Looking For
Currently a graduate student in an Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology or related program
Deep understanding of advanced data analysis and the ability to interpret the output of data
R experience preferred
Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent analysis and problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
A driven and reliable individual who completes tasks in a timely fashion and is on time every day
An authentic and transparent communication style, with a willingness to speak up and voice differing opinions
A welcoming, positive, and respectful attitude toward others
Why Pilot Company?
Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to achieve results, reliable in their commitment to team members, authentic in their interactions, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.
This is a full-time, in-person internship, June 7 – August 13, 2027. You’ll be working alongside our team in our Knoxville headquarters, where you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and experience the full scope of life at Pilot Company. You will leave this internship with a deeper knowledge and hands-on experience applying key concepts in a real organizational setting, but also with a genuine understanding of what a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture feels like.
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Pay Rates Starting between: $12.60 - $17.85 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Team members have the opportunity to build an inclusive atmosphere with their co-workers and make a better day for every type of guest – whether it’s the professional driver stopping for a clean shower, the commuter grabbing their morning coffee, or the vacationer needing their go-to snack along their journey. We embrace and celebrate our diverse guests and team members, who fuel creativity, innovation, and positivity. We strive to make every stop on your career journey — and our guests’ journey — a great one! Also, there are a number of opportunities to work in other roles within our travel centers and restaurants so while we may be hiring for a specific role, we always look to train and offer experience for other roles we have. We hope your next career stop is with us! Join our team and start your journey with Pilot Company.