Golf and Grounds Intern, 2027 Spring/Summer Season

Indianapolis Motor Speedway • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Golf and Grounds Internship is a seasonal, temporary position with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Golf and Grounds Department in Indianapolis. Interns learn and participate in planning and maintaining the Speedway grounds and Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, which includes four holes inside the motor speedway. The role offers hands-on experience in turf and landscape maintenance, golf course operations, event preparation and execution, and campus modernization projects. It is a manual-labor-intensive learning experience intended for people interested in becoming a Golf Course Superintendent or pursuing a career in sports business or management. Scheduling is flexible to accommodate school commitments, and the internship may be adjusted or rolled into the 2027 Summer Internship.

Requirements

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and organizational skills.
• High integrity, strong people skills, and effective communication skills.
• Innovative thinking, self-direction, perseverance, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Cultural competence and ability to thrive in a diverse environment.
• Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards.
• Currently pursuing, or graduated with, a degree in Golf Course Management, Turfgrass Management, Sports Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparations, event execution, and cleanup for events including the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, and other racing events from the facilities and grounds management perspective.
• Participate, under the guidance of the Golf and Grounds leadership team, in agronomic practices performed on the IMS campus.
• Assist with tasks to maintain a championship-level golf course.
• Gain experience with campus-wide and golf course modernization projects.
• May assist Grounds Managers with scheduling, conducting tasks, and following up on projects.
• May assist with calibration and application of plant protection products and fertilizers.
• May assist with community outreach projects maintaining properties of active-duty military families.
• Participate in off-season projects, which may include golf course bridge reconstruction, bunker and greens complex redesigns, creekbank restoration, tree removal and trimming, and landscape installations.
• Help maintain high standards of operational excellence and fan experience.
• Deliver outstanding service to partners, guests, and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Experience the behind-the-scenes history of the 100+ year Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
• Gain experience preparing for, hosting, and wrapping up major racing and golf events.
• Uniform polos provided.
• Golfing privileges.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern