2026 Alexis Herman Summer Fellowship Program Plano, TX

Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. 

Fellowship Overview

This fellowship provides a comprehensive overview of Sustainable Development’s key pillar focus areas: workforce development, business & community engagement, community development, and sustainability. The goal is to create a meaningful experience that deepens the fellows’ understanding of the key areas of business for SDD, its impact/intersection with all business units within Toyota and the impact of the work overall.

Term Dates:

May 18th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026 (Tentative)

What You’ll be Doing

• Implement engagement strategies for an assigned group of partners in education, workforce development, mobility access, and environmental stewardship.
• Utilize reporting systems and established KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of key community engagement partnership programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with key goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate key logistics for various SDD internal and external events, including collaborating with cross-functional teams and securing legal documentation and approvals as required
• Gain insight and exposure to core SDD initiatives such as Way Forward Fund, Driving Possibilities, Toyota 4 Good, TLMODA, Mini-Makers Garage, BPGs etc. by participating in scheduled “Go and See” opportunities
• Represent SDD and the team at sponsored company events and company business meetings.
• Identify a core kaizen project within SDD that you will deliver a final evaluation/recommendation for during final week of fellowship
• Partner w/ BCE team on the planning, development and execution of the annual TLMODA/Salvation Army/Walmart back to school backpack initiative  
• Develop a personal Experience Map and participate in key networking events/opportunities within SDD and within other areas of TMNA
• Coordinate a brief “Go and See” Activity to interview (1) key leader in each SDD Pillar to gain a deeper understanding of each team – interview highlights should be utilized as part of final fellowship presentation
• Engaging in various projects and tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota sponsorship for immigration-related employment (including, but not limited to H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, or F-1 OPT extension) now or in the future
• Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of intellectual curiosity, confidence, analytical thinking, energy and drive.
• Self-driven, innovative, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• A desire to learn about the automotive industry and how companies are addressing community concerns through education, workforce development, and environmentally sustainable practices.
• Must have completed at least one full academic year at a two- or four-year college or university post-high school (sophomore standing or above)
• Currently enrolled in a full-time, accredited Bachelor’s degree program majoring in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Education, Non-Profit Management or similar fields.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs and opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Paid Holidays
• Housing & Relocation Assistance for those who qualify

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [email protected].