Governors Summer Intern - IDEM Lake Michigan Programs

State of Indiana • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

The Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI) offers college students hands-on experience in their field of study, enhancing their marketability upon graduation. This internship focuses on assisting the Beach/Clean Marina Program Coordinator and the Lakewide Action & Management Plan (LAMP)/Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Coordinator with outreach, education, and evaluation of Lake Michigan programs, particularly the Beach Monitoring and Notification Program (BeachAlert). Interns will engage with stakeholders, conduct data collection and analysis, and develop promotional materials for the programs.

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 a 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience or strong interest in outreach, marketing and communications, social science, education, social media, environmental science or similar areas
• Familiarity with a variety of computer software packages, such as the Microsoft Office Suite and ESRI's ArcGIS
• A valid Indiana driver's license

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute one major project related to agency needs and academic area of study
• Create, develop, and sustain the programmatic efforts for the assigned discipline
• Analyze data and feedback to provide recommendations
• Partner with other relevant stakeholders to promote and enhance the quality of projects
• Collaborate with State of Indiana agencies to ensure effective implementation of internal and external initiatives
• Assist NWRO staff with implementing programmatic initiatives, particularly related to outreach and education regarding the IDEM BeachAlert online portal
• Coordinate and staff booths for beach outreach events
• Review outreach materials/activities related to IDEM's Lake Michigan Programs and make specific recommendations for improvements
• Meet with area beach managers and organizations
• Design and implement surveys or other instruments to collect actionable information from beachgoers
• Develop one or more reports summarizing findings
• Present findings to appropriate staff

Benefits

• This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree