GM Student Corps Program Specialist Internship 2027

The Role

General Motors Student Corps is a paid summer internship program that brings together high school students, college interns, and GM retirees to strengthen communities and develop future leaders. As a Program Specialist Intern, you will lead a high school-based team in planning and completing a community improvement project while supporting students' personal, academic, and professional development.

In this role, you can make a meaningful impact in the metro-Detroit community while preparing for your own career. You will co-lead community-focused projects, teach critical life skills, and help students determine their next steps after high school. You will also gain exposure to different career paths at GM through workshops, mentorship with a GM employee, and a group case study project.

The Team

Each Student Corps school team includes about eight to ten high school interns, two GM retirees, and one college Program Specialist Intern. Teams work together to develop 3-5 unique community service beautification projects in their school and surrounding neighborhood. Since 2013, GMSC's goal has been preparing students to tackle today's challenges and become tomorrow's leaders. For more details, visit the General Motors Student Corps website.

What You'll Do

• Co-lead a school team with GM retirees and guide high school interns through community improvement projects.
• Brainstorm, research, design, and help execute projects that improve the school or neighborhood.
• Teach and facilitate lessons on resumes, mock interviews, professionalism, leadership, and other life skills.
• Mentor high school students as they explore career interests, education options, and post-high school goals.
• Help students navigate higher education and connect interests to potential career paths.
• Build productive relationships with students, retirees, program leaders, and other partners.
• Communicate expectations, provide encouragement, and foster an inclusive team environment.
• Maintain the budget for the assigned school team and support program administration.
• Track and update payroll information for high school interns, as assigned.
• Participate in workshops, training, mentorship activities, and a group project on a real-world business challenge.
• Meet regularly with an assigned GM mentor to set goals and prepare for life after college.
• Support other program activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business, engineering, communications, psychology, technology, social work, education, or a related field.
• Must be graduating between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, during the 12-week summer internship.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, community service, or other activities.
• Strong interest in mentoring students and supporting community-focused work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work with high school students, retirees, and program leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including explaining complex subjects to a broad audience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity, initiative, accountability, and trustworthiness.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Customer-focused and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to participate in community improvement activities, which may include yard work, painting, and learning to use new tools.
• Ability to drive company vehicles for work assignments, such as 15-passenger vans or pickup trucks, if required.

Internship Dates

The 12-week internship will be held from May 24 to August 13, 2027.

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to the Global Technical Center in Warren, MI, or their assigned high school on a full-time basis.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future, including H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.