Sponsorships Intern

Group 1001 • Zionsville, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees. Why This Role Matters: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sponsorship Intern to join our team for an exciting summer internship centered around our sports and community partnerships portfolio. This position will provide valuable hands-on experience in event management, hospitality, on-site activation, brand building, marketing, communications and social media. The intern will have the opportunity to work on various projects with a particular focus on two key initiatives: Month of May activations (Indy 500) and our 1001 Hours of Impact (June – August) giving campaign. At the end of the internship, you will leave with real world, data-backed success that will be invaluable in the job market. The internship will run from May 11 to August 7, 2026.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in sports management, hospitality, marketing, communications or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, positive, professional environment
• Ability to maintain high standards including confidential information
• This position requires some non-traditional work hours and the ability to work on-site at events around Indianapolis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Month of May activations at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 110th Indy 500 presented by Gainbridge
• Work with the hospitality team to deliver first-class guest-experiences at events
• Create communication plans for leadership and guests
• Assist in the execution of our 1001 Hours of Impact campaign from event logistics to creating flyers to working with partners to build impactful events for employees to volunteer
• Set up and work activation spaces at events like the 110th Indy 500 presented by Gainbridge, Brickyard 400, etc.
• Create social media posts and supporting copy around content for our sponsorships
• Ideate activation concepts for upcoming events
• Create recap decks to summarize our sponsorship of the Indy 500 and the 1001 Hours of Impact campaign

Benefits

• Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required.
• Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees