Entrepreneurship and Innovation Intern

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the State of Indiana’s lead economic development agency, is seeking an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Intern. The internship provides hands-on experience and planned engagements with the Governor of Indiana, the Secretary of Commerce, and IEDC leadership. The 12-week program runs from May 11 through July 31. Approximately 65% of the program is day-to-day work directed by the Intern Coordinator, 25% is devoted to a team special project presented at the end of the program, and 10% consists of other engagements such as lunch-and-learns, meetings, tours, and study reports. The intern will support statewide entrepreneurship programs and initiatives through program management, data analysis and reporting, communications and outreach, development of templates and resources, and research. The intern will also work with an IEDC team member and the intern team to develop and present a project intended to benefit the State of Indiana. The hourly wage is $18. This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven-month continuous period.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in business, marketing, political science, public administration, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to multitask.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects of varying importance.
Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Passion for public service and/or entrepreneurship support.

Nice To Haves

Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing statewide programs and initiatives to meet organizational strategic goals.
Assist in creating and maintaining program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Assist in managing statewide contractors and partner relationships.
Participate in planning and executing meetings and events, including preparing reports and agendas and coordinating logistics.
Assist with internal and external stakeholder outreach related to IEDC entrepreneurship and innovation programming.
Assist with economic impact analysis and reporting for programming.
Conduct audits of invoices, reports, and CRM data.
Coordinate analysis and tracking of program and initiative reporting, including performance metrics, financial metrics, and impact.
Assist in developing and implementing communication plans for programs, events, and partnerships.
Support program initiatives by developing marketing collateral, including copy, press releases, one-pagers, web pages, and emails.
Assist in planning events, trainings, and stakeholder meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in refreshing program collateral and templates.
Create or update training and informational presentations and internal job aids or guides.
Research and compile documents for potential grant opportunities to support Indiana entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Research and compile recommendations for entrepreneurship and innovation programming based on peer organizations and ecosystem gaps.
Collaborate with the intern team and an IEDC team member on a joint project and present the final project at the end of the program.