Governors Summer Intern - IDEM Pollution Prevention & Compliance Assistance

State of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Intern

Indianapolis, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Governor's Summer Intern position at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) focuses on providing college students with hands-on experience in environmental management and pollution prevention. The intern will assist in implementing programs aimed at promoting environmental practices among small to medium-sized businesses, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Responsibilities include creating program materials, conducting outreach, and preparing reports to track program success.

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
• Provide assistance with updating and development of program information
• Revise and refine program marketing strategy and outreach efforts
• Assist in creating new print, electronic and social media materials
• Conduct research as requested
• Update and maintain program databases / spreadsheets
• Assist with developing and implementing targeted outreach materials
• Work with program staff and media experts to develop social media tools and materials for use at key outreach periods
• Prepare technical reports as needed including developing and tracking metrics

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
• Use knowledge of environmental health sciences, public and environmental health, environmental protection principles and practices
• 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
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to make presentations and conduct outreach to various customers / audiences (phone, email and in-person)
• Marketing knowledge, including social media and marketing planning, technical skills
• Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite products
• Ability to use databases and spreadsheets and analyze current and historic complaint data
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to speak to and interact with customers, community groups, local representatives and citizens in a professional manner

Nice-to-haves

• Training or skills in photography and video production

Benefits

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