Program Intern, Talent Management

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.

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 2026. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence our selection and talent processes. 

In this role, you will be a key player oin 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 

• Improve operational efficiencies within the selection and assessment space. 
• Help update and streamline hiring processes to align with company culture and environmental shifts. 
• Contribute to how we assess individuals for selection and development. 
• Collaborate with the Talent Management team to enhance our overall capacity and impact. 
• Support the team with projects that require data analysis, research and critical thinking. 

• Currently a graduate student in an Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology or a related program. 
• Proficiency in data analysis, with experience in Excel and R 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. 

This is a full-time, in-person internship, running from June 1-August 6, 2026. 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. 

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

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 one-hour joint interview with two of our Talent Management leaders. Please click the “Apply” button above to apply.  We look forward to hearing from you!