Who We Are:

Headquartered in Doraville, Georgia, Pull-A-Part is America’s largest, privately owned automotive recycler. With 37 facilities across 16 states, Pull-A-Part is responsible for pulling hundreds of thousands of end-of-life vehicles off the road. In doing so Pull-A-Part extends the life of products, prevents thousands of gallons of pollutants from escaping into our rivers and streams, and ensures the recycling of all the components of a vehicle thus keeping our supply chains strong. At Pull-A-Part, we are committed to resource conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention, and through reuse and recycling, we can achieve these goals.

What We’re Looking For:

The External Affairs department handles the Government Affairs, Community Relations, and Regulatory Compliance (Environmental/Safety) federally and for all 16 states in which it operates. The department is seeking an intern who can spearhead projects that focus on building extensive community, political, and journalistic profiles for each community in which Pull-A-Part operates. This is a paid, part-time (20 hours per week) internship. The internship will begin January 2025 and last for approximately 6-8 weeks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

For this opportunity you will report directly to the Senior Vice President of External Affairs, and you will fulfill the following job responsibilities & qualifications: 

• Research jurisdictions that we operate in to gather information.
• Observe legislative / policy calls and meetings. 
• Implement community relations initiatives when directed.
• Collect and enter data to build contact lists using Microsoft Excel.
• Manage and complete assigned projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Available to work 20 hours a week for a period of 6-8 weeks starting January 2025.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Political Science, Environmental Science, Journalism, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience managing projects.
• Access to a personal computer, phone, and Wi-Fi to complete assignments.
• Must be able to commute into the office and complete office-based tasks when directed (only 10% of the time).
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills, thriving on independent and efficient work.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Experience with elected officials, media, and community relations is preferred.

OUR CORE VALUES:

To be a good neighbor and steward to the communities that we serve, we are building a team with a strong foundation based on our four core values. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of (and possess) the following characteristics:

• Respect - Our team has developed a culture where every team member and customer counts! We take time each and every day to show our customers and teammates that we care about their success.
• Help - Our team members enjoy helping customers solve their automotive needs; help their store achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals; and help their teammates accomplish their personal work & growth goals!
• Learn - We continuously train our team members to help them feel more confident in their role--we encourage our team members to ask questions to ensure they have the knowledge and resources available to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Grow - We are an all-inclusive business that supports the growth and development of our team members--we provide opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career.