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State of Indiana · 22 hours ago

Governor's Summer Intern - OED - Communications

Indianapolis, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16.24/hr - $17.24/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across various agencies. The Governor's Summer Internship Program is designed to provide college students with real-world experience in their desired field, focusing on communications and special projects within the Indiana Office of Energy Development.

GovernmentInformation ServicesOnline Portals

Responsibilities

Drafting and editing content for social media platforms

Collaborating with OED team members, with the objective of developing, organizing and creating content and innovative communication strategies and tactics for Office:

Utilizing applicable technology on a regular basis to assist with OED projects

Creating flyers and infographics for OED initiatives

Supporting team members by crafting talking points and agency presentations

Assisting with meetings and special events, such as webinars, energy tours, etc

Answering public inquiries related to agency issues and policies

Qualification

Social media proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communicationGraphic design softwareResearch skillsData analysisPolicy reviewRelationship buildingProblem solvingConfidentiality

Required

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education

Academic work in related field

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline

Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels

Ability to conduct well-informed research

Ability to solve complex, critical problems

Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation