Jumpstart Your Career as an Intern with AutoZone!
AutoZone’s Internship Program is designed to give students a challenging, hands-on experience in the corporate retail industry. Depending on your educational background and interests, we offer opportunities in a variety of departments that serve to support our stores throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Brazil.
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Reid Cates
Director, Merchandising
My career at AutoZone began as an intern in the Merchandising department. I never expected that an internship in a business that I knew little about would turn into a passion and professional journey, but that is AutoZone. The skills learned and opportunities given as an intern set me up to be successful for more than a decade so far and I could not recommend our internship program more highly. I have been fortunate enough to continue to invest in our interns each year in different ways and am proud to see part of the next generation start their careers on Day 1 with AutoZone.
Andrew Mok
Category Manager, Merchandising
AutoZone incorporates such a unique and welcoming culture. One of the most pivotal points of my professional career is where it all began, the AutoZone Internship Program. The time and investment that AutoZone has made in me when I was an intern accelerated my growth as a professional. I was heard and inspired by individuals within the company from day 1 and felt like a part of something bigger. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for my internship experience and am excited for the opportunities that are ahead.
Kristen Snell Hearon
Senior Specialist, Leadership Development
My experience as an AutoZone Intern was nothing short of remarkable. The program actively encouraged cross-functional relationships, allowing me to collaborate with colleagues from various departments. The program offered a wide variety of experiences from lunch and learns, a service project, a distribution center visit, a dedicated navigator mentor and the privilege of meeting with different senior leaders, including the CEO. The projects I worked on were thoughtful and impactful, contributing to the company’s success.
The company’s values of genuinely caring for people and having an unwavering commitment to embracing diversity truly stood out. Now, as a full-time AutoZoner, I am proud to be part of an organization that aligns with my own values and fosters an inclusive environment.
Casey Beck
Category Manager – Merchandising
As a student, I learned a lot in my business classes, but it wasn’t until my AutoZone internship that I was able to see how my studies applied directly to the inner workings of a publicly-traded company. My internship allowed me to utilize my International Business and Spanish degrees in my day to day work. My experience also gave me the opportunity to network and learn cross-functionally. Not to mention, I made multiple friends and mentors along the way.
Reece Williams
Business Process Associate, Finance
During my time in school, I learned a lot of skills I wasn’t sure how to apply in life. Once becoming an intern, I learned that my skills could be used in numerous ways. The internship allowed me to be creative while still aligning with my Data Science background. My internship allowed me to network and gain confidence in my daily life.
Edward Finestone
Assistant Manager, Marketing
This internship was absolutely incredible and I would highly recommend applying for the program. I am a marketing major and interned in the commercial marketing team. During my internship I was able to work in different aspects of marketing. This really helped me find what aspect of marketing I wanted to focus on in my studies. Besides working on a great team, I was able to do cross-functional work in different departments. This gave me the opportunity to see some other parts of the company. Everyone who I interned with was super friendly and we all felt like a family. Again, I am thankful that I was able to intern at such a great company.
Internship Program Highlights
Mentorship Program
Build new professional relationships and learn from the experience of others
Career Workshops
Participate in interview and resume writing workshops and learn to manage your social media presence
Public Speaking
Polish your public speaking skills with Toastmasters International
Community Service
Give back to the Memphis Community as you volunteer alongside your fellow AutoZoners
Lunch & Learn
Learn about various functional areas to gain an understanding of the AutoZone business and available career opportunities
Team Projects
Gain valuable business experience and build new business relationships while working on key initiatives
† Your eligibility for specific benefits may vary by location.
* For details on the Benefits Program for AutoZone Mexico click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Intern program candidates are required to have at least one semester of their program remaining at the completion of the internship program
All interns are paid an hourly rate. Interns work an average of 40 hours per week
You can apply online at AutoZone Careers; search for “Intern” or “General Intern”
The best time to apply is between September and October
Each application is reviewed against the requirements of the position. Applicants whose background meets the requirements will be contacted for a phone call. The next step includes an interview with the hiring manager. After all interviews are conducted, AutoZone extends an offer to the strongest candidate(s) for the internship.
No, but relocation support is provided.
Yes, students may express interest in more than one area.
AutoZone offers Internships in: Commercial, e-Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Loss Prevention, Marketing, Merchandising, Store Development, Store Operations and Supply Chain
Some activities include:
- Mentorship Program
- Toastmasters Program (International Public Speaking Organization)
- Inside Look into AutoZone Distribution Network
- Department Lunch & Learns
- Professional Development Lunch & Learns
- Lunch with the CEO and SVP of HR
- Interview/Resume Writing Workshop
- Community Service Projects
- Internal AutoZone Career Fair
- National Intern Day Celebration
- Cross Functional Team Project
