Power the Possibilities
A career at CDK gives you a real chance to make your impact. Youll get the support to take ownership of your career and the freedom to achieve your full potential and be your best self. Get ready to question take risks and challenge the way we do things. Together we can provide the most innovative customized solutions for customers that not just meet their expectations but surpass them. Its how we create a memorable customer experience at every touchpoint.
Be Part of Something Bigger
CDK isnt your average tech company. We shape the future of the automotive retail industry with integrated data and technology solutions that make it easier for dealers to buy sell and service vehicles for their customers. That includes cars heavy trucks recreation and heavy equipment. We also enable customers to purchase vehicles fully online in store or using a combination of both. Operating in nearly 15000 retail locations in North America we empower thousands of dealers and customers to make the right decisions for them.
About the Internship Program
CDKs award-winning Summer Internship Program is full-time and paid hourly from June 8th to August 14th 2026.
The program will be hybrid with positions in the following office locations: Austin TX; Hoffman Estates IL; Portland OR.
What makes CDKs internship program unique As an intern at CDK you will work on live projects that ultimately contribute to the growth and success of the company. The program is built to be holistically developmental; interns have a built-in events schedule surrounding professional development social impact networking and cool-off activities as a cohort.
If youre ready for high impact youre ready for CDK.
Join Our Team
Growth potential flexibility and material impact on the success and quality of a next-gen enterprise software product make CDK an excellent choice for those who thrive in challenging fast-paced engineering environments. The possibilities for impact are endless. We have exceptional opportunities to evolve our industry by driving change through new technology.
Within Marketing you will help the company gain insights critical to guide the companys efforts in improving customer experience. You will understand customer engagement for brand messaging improvement. You will engage with managers and employees to complete projects that will add significant value to the business. You will be mentored and guided by seasoned professionals that will lend their experience and knowledge to help prepare you for an accelerated career path in Marketing or Communications.
Potential roles within Marketing and Communications include:
Product Marketing Intern
Market Research Intern
Communications Intern
Social Media Marketing Intern
Graphic Design Intern
Requirements
Must be a matriculated college student working towards an Associate Bachelors or Masters degree in Marketing Marketing Research or Communications or related field
Basic understanding of marketing concepts (I.e. market research or product marketing) OR a basic understanding of internal and external communications concepts
Enjoys problem-solving utilizing analytical and mathematical skills.
A drive to learn and innovate.
Able to demonstrate attention to detail superb organizational prioritization and follow up skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Project management and research skills.
Salary
The salary range for this position is $25.00-$30.50/hour.
CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors including but not limited to skills experience certifications and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation offer Medical dental and vision benefits in addition to:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
At CDK we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people customers and communities. We are open curious and encourage different views so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.
CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed or religion age disability (including pregnancy) results of genetic testing service in the military veteran status or any other category protected by law.
Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.
Required Experience:
Intern
Trusted by nearly 15,000 dealer locations, CDK Global connects you to world-class dealership software solutions that work together to help you reach your potential.