Leadership Planning Summer Intern

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This 8-week internship is based out of our corporate office downtown Indianapolis and will require candidates to be within commuting distance for the duration of the internship. The Leadership Planning Intern supports Goodwill’s Mission and Education (M&E) team by exploring, developing, and refining tools and resources that strengthen leadership development and planning across the organization. This internship is designed for a self-starter who is curious, proactive, and motivated to take ownership of meaningful project work. The intern will actively research best practices, ask thoughtful questions, seek out feedback, and translate insights into practical, easy-to-use resources that define leadership expectations, support professional growth, and clarify career pathways. With guidance from the M&E team, the intern will drive key aspects of their work, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute ideas that support long-term organizational sustainability. The internship concludes with a presentation of key findings, tools, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Demonstrates a proactive approach to work; takes responsibility for projects, follows through on commitments, and seeks opportunities to add value without waiting for direction
• Asks thoughtful questions, explores new ideas, and shows a strong desire to learn and understand organizational needs and best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize and present information clearly and confidently
• Ability to independently gather information, identify key insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Effectively manages time and priorities, balancing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Proficiency in Google Suite and basic document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools
• Thrives in a dynamic environment; adjusts quickly and maintains momentum when priorities shift
• Works well with others while also being comfortable working independently and driving progress on assigned projects
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check

Nice To Haves

• Current undergraduate student in nonprofit management, business, organizational leadership, psychology, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Takes initiative to research and explore best practices in leadership development and succession planning, bringing forward insights and ideas for application.
• Independently contributes to the development of leadership competency frameworks for various roles.
• Develops level-specific success profiles, identifying key skills, behaviors, and expectations.
• Designs and refines tools to generate feedback and insight from senior leadership roles
• Seeks out input from team members and stakeholders to better understand leadership development needs and continuously improve resources.
• Collaborates with stakeholders while also taking ownership of assigned workstreams and deliverables.
• Experiments with new ideas and approaches to ensure tools are practical, engaging, and user-friendly.
• Prepares and delivers a final presentation summarizing findings, tools created, and recommendations for future implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees