Summer Internship Program
About The Position
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD), a Fortune 150 Company (#124 - 2025), is the #1 Automotive Group in the country with over 330+ dealerships nationwide! As an Intern, you’ll gain real-world experience, work on meaningful projects, and join a culture built on collaboration and innovation. Opportunities are available across Accounting, Finance, People & Culture, Marketing, Analytics, Real Estate, Legal, and more. While day‑to‑day responsibilities vary by department, Corporate Interns can generally expect to: Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high‑performing team Support department analysts, specialists, managers, and leaders with daily tasks and projects Assist with research, data collection, organization, and documentation Contribute to ad-hoc projects that improve processes, enhance reporting, or support strategic initiatives Participate in department meetings and gain exposure to business operations Department‑Specific Examples: Examples of potential internship projects by department include: Accounting & Finance Support reconciliations, reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis People & Culture Support employee experience initiatives, recruiting coordination, and program development Performance Management Assist in building performance dashboards, documentation, and organizational alignment tools Marketing Support campaign planning and execution, content creation, branding projects, and digital initiatives. Data Analytics / Data Science Work with datasets to build insights, visualizations, and analytical models Real Estate Support market research, property evaluations, and project tracking Legal Assist with document organization, contract research, and compliance support At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to actively listen, ask questions, and learn quickly
- Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability
- Time‑management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Living the Lithia Core Values Earn Customers for Life: Takes action, adapts to change, and delivers with integrity Take Personal Ownership: Self‑motivated, accountable, results‑oriented Improve Constantly: Seeks feedback, learns continuously, and adapts to drive better outcomes Have Fun: Thrives in a team environment, stays positive, and supports others
- High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
- We are a drug-free workplace.
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Responsibilities
- Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high‑performing team
- Support department analysts, specialists, managers, and leaders with daily tasks and projects
- Assist with research, data collection, organization, and documentation
- Contribute to ad-hoc projects that improve processes, enhance reporting, or support strategic initiatives
- Participate in department meetings and gain exposure to business operations
- Accounting & Finance Support reconciliations, reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- People & Culture Support employee experience initiatives, recruiting coordination, and program development
- Performance Management Assist in building performance dashboards, documentation, and organizational alignment tools
- Marketing Support campaign planning and execution, content creation, branding projects, and digital initiatives.
- Data Analytics / Data Science Work with datasets to build insights, visualizations, and analytical models
- Real Estate Support market research, property evaluations, and project tracking
- Legal Assist with document organization, contract research, and compliance support
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
