Intern - Communications

Who We Are:

A Fortune 300 company, O'Reilly Auto Parts continues to be one of the fastest-growing companies in our industry. With over 6,200+ stores in 48+ States and internationally, O’Reilly offers significant opportunities for individual growth.

O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. We invest in our employees because we understand our growth comes from the hard work and dedication of each O'Reilly team member.

Internship Summary:

O’Reilly’s Summer Internship Program is an in-person, 9-week, paid, summer program that offers students the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders and professionals in different departments and to showcase their knowledge by providing recommendations and feedback. Throughout the internship, students will build upon their current skillsets, while applying their education to meaningful, impactful projects.

Interns will be paired with one department for the summer and will be responsible for assisting their team with special projects and daily tasks that will contribute to the success of the company. Along with a mentor, interns will design their Career Development Plan and complete tasks and projects to gain the experience necessary to achieve their career goals.

You can learn more about our summer internship program here.

What You Will Gain:

• Ownership over a meaningful project and/or tasks that will challenge you to leave a lasting impact on O’Reilly
• A personalized Career Development Plan with the guidance of your mentor
• Intern Cohort: complete the program as part of a tight-knit group of interns supporting & learning from each other
• Gain exclusive industry knowledge with site visits to our stores and distribution centers
• Professional development curriculum with events hosted by experienced professionals
• Build connections with O’Reilly team members and fellow interns through social events and activities
• Expert education on translating your internship experience to your future job search

Below is a list of things we’d like to see in candidates for this internship. However, above all else, we are looking for the right PERSON for the job. Our ideal intern is hardworking, enthusiastic to learn and use new skills, dedicated to always doing their best, excited to contribute to a culture of teamwork, and committed to approaching their work with a win-win attitude to help everyone succeed.

O’Reilly’s corporate internships are a great experience whether you have your career goals set and just need experience to get there or if you’re still trying to determine your overall career direction.

We'd Love to Hear From Students Who:

• See themselves in O’Reilly’s 12 Culture Values
• Are actively enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Are entering their junior or senior year of college (minimum 60 completed credit hours), or be a graduate student
• Participate in on or off-campus activities outside of the classroom
• Excellent communicators, both verbal and written
• Passionate about contributing to and being a part of a positive culture based on win-win attitudes
• Contribute to their local community through community outreach, service projects, etc.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours) for 9 weeks during summer

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.