Governor's Summer Intern - DOR Tax Policy

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

43d • $16 - $17

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR): The Indiana Department of Revenue has served Indiana, its population, and the business community since 1947. Our more than 700 dedicated team members administer over 65 different tax types and annually process nearly $30 billion of tax revenue. We are a Top Workplace employer. About Summer Internships: The summer internship program allows participants to work with state agency officials and participate in co-curricular components to enrich their experiences. Interns spend at least 50 percent of their time on predetermined projects that enhance college-level skills and abilities. The co-curricular components of the program ensure competitive, reputable, and inclusive experiential learning. Interns participate in cohort weekly activities designed to enable: Professional growth and preparedness for the workforce upon graduation Exposure to many facets of state government Networking and camaraderie development among the cohort The Tax Policy Internship experience varies, depending on the time of the year. January through March or April, Tax Policy is largely focused on legislative session in the Indiana General Assembly. Once the session concludes, the focus shifts to implementing laws that were passed during session. By mid-summer, the focus shifts again to the development of proposals for legislation to be passed in the next session. Our interns experience firsthand the legal, economic, and public policy practice related to a thirty-billion-dollar enterprise in state and local tax, while learning from attorneys and economists with decades of experience and interacting with members from every branch of Indiana state government. 2026 brings added work related to preparing for and administering a Tax Amnesty as established by Indiana's 2025 General Assembly. The intern may also have the opportunity to work with the DOR Legal Services Team, the Appeals Team, other departments.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the evaluation of proposed legislation
• Helping to draft proposed bills and amendments to bills
• Attending hearings of various committees and/or the General Assembly
• Researching various issues
• Calculating economic impact of changes to Indiana's tax laws
• Preparing guidance documents
• Drafting and issuing individualized, prospective guidance to customers or their representatives, which involves analyzing the facts they provide and interpreting the tax laws that apply to their situation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees