Program Intern, Salesforce

Location: Knoxville, TN, us

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Are you a proactive and resourceful student with a passion for technology and a desire to learn? Pilot Company is seeking a Salesforce Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2027. This is a unique opportunity to learn how to administer and develop for the Salesforce platform within a corporate environment, directly contributing to the evolution of our AI platform. 

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Salesforce team. Your work will involve bringing fresh AI perspectives to the platform and developing use cases and implementation strategies for the evolving AI ecosystem. This is an ideal position for someone with a strong technical aptitude who is driven to find answers and open to learning new things. 

What You’ll Do 

Your responsibilities may include: 

• Administer and Develop: Learn how to administer and develop for the Salesforce platform in a corporate setting. 

• Support AI Evolution: Contribute to the evolution of the AI platform within Salesforce by bringing fresh perspectives. 

• Develop Use Cases: Create use cases and implementation strategies surrounding the ever-evolving AI ecosystem. 

• Work with Key Technologies: Depending on your focus, you may work with Java, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript. 

• Contribute to Best Practices: Learn and contribute to best practices around testing, automation, devOps, and deployment. 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For 

• Education: A student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Business, Finance, or Accounting with technical coursework. 

• Technical Skills: We are seeking candidates with proficiency in one of the following areas: 

• Salesforce Administration: Configuring the platform, automation, gathering requirements, and forming stories. 

• Salesforce Development: Experience with Java, SQL, HTML, and JavaScript. 

• DevOps/Testing: Best practices around testing, automation, devOps, and deployment. 

• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, including the chat function, is essential for all candidates. 

• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote setting. We're looking for someone who is resourceful and driven to find answers. 

• Experience: Any prior work experience or extracurricular work is a plus. We are looking for someone who is open to learning new things. 

• Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming. 

Additional Information

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 solve complex problems, reliable in its commitment to quality work, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives. 

This is a full-time, hybrid internship. 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. 

How to Apply 

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. The interview process will include a screening with a recruiter, a 30-minute interview with your supervisors, and a one-hour interview with a lead or senior member of the team. We look forward to hearing from you!