Video Automotive Mechanic Intern

About 1A Auto

1A Auto is a high growth e-commerce company and we pride ourselves on employing the best talent. Each team member brings a unique skill set to the table and collectively have a track record of accomplishing the most challenging of goals. We are an online aftermarket auto parts retailer headquartered northwest of Boston. We are a leader in our market and are positioned for further growth. We offer a great “can-do” culture, a casual work environment, and the opportunity to apply your skills in a rewarding situation.

We are passionate about empowering people to do their own auto repairs. Our company’s mission is to make your car projects go smoothly and to become your trusted source for auto parts. We treat our customers like family. And our niche is to provide great value, exceptional customer service and education to make customers confident in their decision to do their own repairs.

Overview of the Video Automotive Mechanic Intern

Video Automotive Mechanic Interns will be part of our video production team which creates auto repair videos for a variety of cars and trucks. 1A Auto’s YouTube channel has over 2.3 million subscribers and is one of the leading automotive channels on the platform. Our team’s goal is to empower 1A Auto’s customers to repair their vehicles themselves.

Interns will enhance their knowledge of basic automotive repair and learn the importance of repair quality and accuracy. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of being an on-air talent. This position will be based out of our video studio in Pepperell, MA. Interns must work during regular studio hours (Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm). There are no remote work opportunities with this position.

Our Video Auto Mechanic Intern will work closely with our Video Auto Mechanics/Technicians and videography staff to learn the fundamentals of automotive repairs. Video Auto Mechanic Interns will begin by shadowing our Video Auto Mechanics/Technicians in a bay and observing the process we go through to create “how to” videos for YouTube. Other activities and duties can be assigned as the Intern becomes more familiar with our organization.

Responsibilities

• Enhance your basic knowledge of automotive repair with our experienced staff of automotive technicians and mechanics.
• Gain a better understanding of how to deliver a detailed narrative of auto parts and automotive repair that benefits our audience.
• Help keep work areas clean and organized, as well as helping to move and store auto parts.
• Represent our brand by empowering customers to complete “do it yourself” automotive repair tasks.

Qualifications

• Majors/fields of study include, but are not limited to, pursuing ASE Automotive Technician Certification or any automotive repair related major.
• Basic knowledge of automotive parts and repair.
• Must have a positive attitude, a strong desire to learn, and the ability to solve problems as they occur.
• Use and understand Microsoft Office programs.
• Solera/Identifix knowledge a plus.
• YouTube knowledge a plus.

Please note: This job description is not all inclusive, but rather is intended to capture the majority of the job functions.