Summer Internship Opportunity at Clayton Homes!
Clayton
Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation's leading housing provider, is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we're actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you're in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you'll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance.
Location: Maryville, TN
Internship Term: Summer 2025 (May – August)
About Us:
Clayton Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leader in the home building industry, known for providing high-quality, affordable homes to families across America. Across the country, our more than 20,000 team members build, sell, finance, and insure modern manufactured homes, modular homes, CrossMod® homes, site-built homes and PMRVs. With a rich history of innovation and commitment to community, we are passionate about creating a better way for people to live. For Summer 2025, we’re looking for motivated students who want to grow professionally, make a real-world impact, and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
Why Intern with Clayton Homes?
• In 2024, our Home Building Group intern program successfully hosted 15 interns, with 10 of them transitioning into part-time or full-time roles with the company. Our intern survey yielded an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 86.67%.
• Being a force for good in our industry, Clayton’s has built 15,294 E-Built Zero Energy Ready Homes, worked 71,753 Volunteer hours all donated by Clayton team members, planted 1.19 million trees with the Arbor Day Foundation, and diverted 49,724 tons of waste from landfills.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to Volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact Program.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain exposure to cutting-edge projects in areas such as manufacturing, engineering, finance, accounting, supply chain, and other areas of our business.
• Professional Development: Work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and participate in training sessions aimed at boosting your career.
• Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes list: America’s Best Employer’s, America’s Best Employer’s by State, Best Employer’s for Diversity, Best Employer’s for Women.
- Clayton holds strong core values such as:
- Opening Doors: We are here to help our customers realize success, own homes they love, and create more opportunity for them down the road.
- Being a Home: We strive to be more than a place to work - where people have a sense of belonging, work-life balance, and a true career path.
- Driving Change: We must set the standard. Advance technology and sustainability and implement visionary practices in all we do.
- Doing Good: Be kind and collaborative. Promote equity and be welcoming to everyone.
- Earning Trust: Nothing works without it.
What You’ll Do:
• Contribute to project based strategic initiatives that influence Clayton’s growth and operational efficiency.
• Participate in intern events, networking sessions, lunch and learns, and leadership panels to enhance your understanding of Clayton’s mission and business model.
- Execute business initiatives while receiving hands on experience and mentoring
- Communicate and partner with other departments to complete goals and objectives
- Executive Presentation showcasing your contributions and experiences during the internship
What We’re Looking For:
- Junior or Senior standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university
- Interested in pursuing a career in Accounting, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, HR, or related field
- Ability to multitask and work collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, build consensus, and garner respect from other team members
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
How to Apply:
Submit your resume via our careers page https://careers.claytonhomes.com/
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2025
Join Clayton Homes Summer 2025 and start building your future with us!
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