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About the Program

Alumni Who Give More Than Advice

The Foundation's internship initiative is built on a simple premise: Zeta Phi alumni have built successful careers across nearly every industry, and the brothers coming up behind them deserve access to those opportunities.

Through direct alumni outreach, the Foundation connects current Rollins brothers with internship openings at companies led or staffed by TKE alumni. These aren't cold applications — they are warm introductions to people who already have a reason to invest in you.

If you are an active member looking for your first break, or an alumnus with an opening at your company, this program exists for you.

Alumni-Led

Every opportunity is brought to the Foundation directly by a Zeta Phi alumnus.

Warm Intro

Applicants are introduced as TKE brothers — not strangers submitting cold resumes.

Multi-Industry

Finance, law, tech, marketing, operations — opportunities span a wide range of fields.

Current Opportunities

The listings below reflect actively managed openings facilitated through the Foundation. Check back regularly — new opportunities are added as alumni submit them.

Currently Accepting Applications

Sonic Automotive

Compensation Paid — Competitive

Duration Summer (10–12 weeks)

Location Charlotte, NC (HQ)

Application Deadline TBD — Check Back Soon

Sonic Automotive is one of the largest automotive dealership groups in the United States, with operations spanning retail, finance, and digital commerce. Through TKE alumnus Scott Smith, the Foundation has a direct pipeline into Sonic's internship program across seven distinct functional tracks. This is a structured, professional internship with meaningful project ownership and direct mentorship from senior team members.

How to Apply Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter to info@zetaPhiTKEFoundation.org with the subject line "Sonic Automotive Internship — [Track Name]". The Foundation will forward your materials directly to Scott Smith.

Available Internship Tracks

Select any track below to learn more. Applicants may indicate a preferred track in their cover letter.

Support the preparation of internal and external financial reports, assist with month-end close processes, and gain exposure to GAAP reporting standards within a large public automotive retail organization. Ideal for accounting or finance majors.

Partner with the FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis. Build and refine financial models, contribute to monthly variance reporting, and develop the analytical horsepower needed in any corporate finance role.

Gain hands-on experience in cash management, liquidity forecasting, and banking relationship management. Work alongside treasury professionals managing the day-to-day financial operations of a Fortune 500-scale automotive company.

Participate in risk-based audit engagements across Sonic's dealership and corporate operations. Develop audit documentation, test internal controls, and build a foundational understanding of enterprise risk management. Strong fit for students considering CPA, CIA, or compliance careers.

Work with Sonic's IT department on infrastructure, systems support, or application development projects. Exposure to enterprise-scale technology environments, cross-functional collaboration, and IT governance in a large retail organization.

Support brand and campaign strategy for one of the country's leading automotive groups. Contribute to digital marketing initiatives, assist with creative production, and gain exposure to data-driven marketing analytics across both national and dealership-level campaigns.

Join Sonic's eCommerce team to help shape the online car-buying experience. Work on digital storefront optimization, customer journey analysis, and conversion rate projects as the automotive industry continues its shift to online-first retail. Great fit for students interested in digital business, UX, or product management.

More opportunities added as alumni submit them. Are you an alumnus with an opening?

From the Field

Brothers Who've Been There

The program works. Here's what it looks like when it does.

Intern, 2023

"Going into the internship, I knew the work would be challenging — but what I didn't expect was how much the TKE connection would matter from day one. Mark had already laid the groundwork. I wasn't just another summer intern. I was a brother with something to prove, and that made all the difference in how I approached every project."

Kobe Michail

Intern, 2023

Alumni Sponsor

"Kobe showed up ready to work and ready to learn — that combination is rarer than you'd think. The Foundation made the introduction easy. All I had to do was say yes and make sure he had the access he needed. What he did with that opportunity was entirely him. I'd take a TKE intern every summer if I could."

Mark Teroerde

Founder & CEO, Conexus Metals LLC · Class of 2008

For Alumni

Have an Internship to Offer?

If you're a Zeta Phi alumnus with an internship opening at your company or firm, we want to hear from you. Reach out and we'll add your opportunity to the Foundation's listings and help connect you with qualified, motivated brothers from Rollins.

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