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Governor's Summer Intern - WRSP - Events and Visitor Experience

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN • 9h ago

Date Posted: Jan 16, 2026

Requisition ID: 471237

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46201

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 Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

The Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

About the White River State Park:

White River State Park, located in downtown Indianapolis, welcomes nearly 5 million visitors a year to its world-class attractions. Greenspaces, trails, trees, and waterways co-mingle alongside cultural, educational, and recreational attractions across 250 beautiful acres. Attractions at White River State Park include Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, IMAX Theater, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, NCAA Hall of Champions, Central Canal, and Indians Baseball at Victory Field. To learn more about the Park and stay up to date on events, visit www.whiteriverstatepark.org (https://cl.exct.net/?qs=1da90985efabbc8fe440a54e956ab54eaf30f24bebf0f9e98570b3b61ec8d5e13344322f7a138a6933870ba7ee35a5dc24a97a1187e87b49) .

Role Overview:

This position works with the White River State Park events team on the execution of park events and interacts frequently with community partners and the Indianapolis tourism industry. The candidate selected should have a desire to grow their career in tourism, event management, and/or community outreach.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those who do not hold a bachelor's degree & $17.24 for those that hold a bachelor's degree or higher by the time the internship starts.

A Day in the Life:

Assist events team with onsite event operations and logistics

Attend planning meetings with events team

Contribute to the marketing of WRSP and WRSP greenspaces

Participate in meetings with WRSP staff to collaborate on special projects and initiatives

Assist with community outreach initiatives and participate in outreach events

Plan and execute, under the supervision of event staff, a community outreach event

Assist in maintaining and developing relationships and partnerships in the Indianapolis community

Work occasional shifts in the park's Visitor Center

What we're looking for:

Must have a flexible schedule and be prepared to work weekends, early mornings, and late nights

Must be able to work outside, rain or shine

Demonstrate high level of integrity and timeliness

Experience working with the public in a customer service environment

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Detail-oriented and able to creatively solve problems

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

What You'll Need for Success:

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.

Academic work in related field

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline

Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels

Ability to conduct well-informed research

Ability to solve complex, critical problems

Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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