Global Investments Intern

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.

The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.

Role Overview

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is the State of Indiana's lead economic development agency. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is committed to attracting and supporting new business investment, creating new jobs for Hoosiers, and furthering our legacy as one of the top states in the nation for business.

The IEDC is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to work for the state and to learn through hands-on experience as well as through planned engagements with the Governor of Indiana, Secretary of Commerce and leadership at the IEDC. The program will be 12 weeks long (May 11 through July31) and 65% of the program will be day to day work dictated by the Intern Coordinator, 25% will be dedicated to the special projectwhich will be presented by the Intern team at the end of the program, and 10% will be other engagements which include lunch & learns, meetings, tours and study reports.

Salary Statement

The hourly wage for this internship is $18/hr.

A Day in the Life

• Global Investments and Partnerships
• Draft memos and briefings on international and federal developments to help guide Indiana’s engagement strategy.
• Aid the development and execution of special meetings related to international engagement and economic development.
• In partnership with the IEDC Data & Insights team, conduct research on international matters and compile company and government background research for relevant meetings.
• Maintain internal tracker for international meeting requests with Indiana State Leadership.
• Support and prepare for high-level meetings, including room layout, protocol, print materials, gifts, etc.
• Support in-person events and delegation visits occurring over the summer.
• Work at an inter-and intra-agency level to coordinate the International Team’s collaborations with others.
• Scheduled, bi-weekly, 30-minute touchpoints with your manager.
• Mid-way through the internship a touch point will occur with your manager.

Special Project

Every Hoosier Economic Intern will work closely with an IEDC team member to further the mission of the IEDC. The Hoosier EconomicIntern team will brainstorm together to envision a joint project to better the State of Indiana and collaborate throughout the summer to detail a plan to make the vision a reality. The Intern team will present the final project at the end of the program.

What You'll Need for Success

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, International Studies orequivalent
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Strong sense of time management with the ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects with varying levels of importance
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• A genuine, passionate interest in domestic and foreign affairs at the international, federal, state, and local levels
• Foreign language skills a plus

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].