Sustainability Intern, 2027 Season

Indianapolis Motor Speedway•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Penske Entertainment Sustainability Intern is responsible for supporting all sustainability initiatives across the four business units (Indianapolis Motor Speedway, INDYCAR, Motorsports Event Management, and IMS Productions). This includes the data collection and tracking of all emissions sources for each business, the planning and communication of relevant initiatives, supporting waste diversion efforts during events, and drafting reports and presentations for new initiatives and projects with direction from management. The individual in this role will work closely with the Penske Entertainment Sustainability Program Leader to achieve the Penske Corporate initiative of decarbonizing the business. In this role, you’ll be an important part of delivering top-tier experiences to fans, partners, and teams across the motorsports world. You’ll take ownership of key responsibilities, collaborate across departments, and bring energy and innovation to a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of MS Office, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Innovative and critical thinker, self-starter with problem solving skills with results driven goals.
Effective communication and relationship building skills; both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a role that requires attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to handle pressure with time constraints, while simultaneously maintaining multiple responsibilities efficiently and accurately.
Highly motivated and resourceful self-starter with positive attitude.
Ability to work independently.
A proactive, flexible mindset and commitment to excellence
Passion for creating memorable experiences
Cultural competence and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment
Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Sustainability background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and execution of major racing events
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
Help maintain high standards of operational excellence and fan experience
Deliver outstanding service to partners, guests, and colleagues
Partner with Penske Entertainment business units (IMS, INDYCAR, MEM, IMSP) across operations, products, partners, vendors, and supply chains on environmental sustainability initiatives.
Communicate, coordinate, and implement environmental sustainability initiatives with business operators throughout their respective business units.
Work with the Facilities team during events to collect food donations and composting as part of ongoing waste diversion efforts.
Assist with management of housekeeping and recycling temporary staffing agencies during public events.
Assist with tracking and measurement of sustainability efforts, including data input for utilities, waste diversion, and vendor response management.
Interpret data, synthesize findings, write reports, and make actionable recommendations based on market research and data analysis.
Assist with documentation collection and submission for sustainability certifications.
Understand and integrate industry trends and competitive landscape as it applies to current and/or future initiatives.
Mentor and train event staff team members.
Other projects as assigned.