Marketing & Events 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, working to help businesses invest and grow, create opportunities for Hoosiers and build communities where people want to live, work and thrive.

The IEDC Communications & Marketing team brings Indiana’s story to life through marketing, brand experiences, events and business development initiatives across Indiana, the country and around the world. We are looking for an energetic, creative and highly organized college student who is interested in marketing and events and wants hands-on experience supporting work that helps position Indiana as a premier destination for talent and business investment.

The Marketing & Events Intern will work alongside the Senior Manager of Experiential Marketing & Events and broader MarComms team to support events, marketing initiatives, brand activations and special projects. From helping prepare for major business events to developing creative ways to showcase Indiana, this internship offers a behind-the-scenes look at how marketing and experiential storytelling support economic development.

The IEDC is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to work for the state and to learn through hands-on experience in public-sector communications, content development and project coordination, with exposure to high profile initiatives 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 July 31) and 65% of the program will be day to day work dictated by the Intern Coordinator, 25% will be dedicated to the special project which 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

Experiential Marketing & Events

• Assist with planning and executing IEDC events, conferences, trade shows, business development activities and other brand experiences.
• Support event logistics, including schedules, materials, signage, guest information, vendor coordination and onsite needs.
• Help prepare event briefs, run-of-show documents, checklists and other planning materials.
• Assist with onsite event execution and coordination as opportunities arise.
• Research event trends, creative activations and best practices that could strengthen Indiana’s presence at key events.

Marketing & Brand Support

• Assist with developing and organizing marketing materials, presentations, promotional items and other branded assets.
• Support marketing campaigns and initiatives that promote Indiana to businesses, talent and key audiences.
• Help ensure materials and experiences reflect IEDC and Indiana brand standards.
• Research competitors, target audiences and emerging marketing trends to help inform projects.
• Contribute creative ideas for showcasing Indiana’s industries, communities and competitive advantages.

Team & Special Projects

• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions and planning discussions.
• Collaborate with communications, digital, marketing and business development team members.
• Support project coordination, shared files, timelines and other team needs.
• Complete a special project that supports the IEDC’s mission and provides an opportunity to develop and present an original marketing or experiential concept.

What You'll Need for Success

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, event management, hospitality, business or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Creative thinker who enjoys turning ideas into experiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, dependable and willing to jump in where needed.
• Familiarity with basic design, presentation or project management tools is a plus.
• Most importantly, excited about Indiana and motivated by meaningful work that helps Hoosiers thrive and companies choose Indiana to locate, grow and invest.

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].