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Governor's Summer Intern - IDEM - Pollution Prevention & Compliance Assistance

Date Posted: Dec 17, 2025

Requisition ID: 469705

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.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview:

This position exists at the IGCN, Office of Program Support of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Incumbent will report to the OPS DAC.

The purpose of the position is to provide assistance with Pollution Prevention Programs including the P2 Toolkit, the Partners for Pollution Prevention and the Environmental Stewardship Program.

Incumbent will work as an environmental intern on assisting with implementation of a pollution prevention effort to promote programs within small to medium size businesses across the state. The incumbent’s work includes creating program materials and lunch & learn webinars, compiling lists, outreaching to the business community, updating and implementing marketing plan, creating various press/social media releases, and

other tasks to support the program. The intern will perform research as needed and prepare various reports including tracking program metrics and successes. The intern will work with managers, and other professional staff in OPS, with internal program partners and external customers with various assignments in overall support of OPS.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those that 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

+ Provide assistance with updating and development of the above-mentioned program information.

+ Revise and refine program marketing strategy and outreach efforts.

+ Assist in creating new print, electronic and social media materials.

+ Conduct research as requested.

+ Update and maintain program databases / spreadsheets.

+ Assist with developing and implementing targeted outreach materials.

+ Work with program staff and media experts to develop video, info sheets, checklists, social media tools and materials for use at key outreach periods.

+ Prepare technical reports as needed including developing and tracking metrics.

Job Requirements:

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills preferred.

+ Ability to comprehend technical environmental issues and communicate them to non-technical audiences

+ Public speaking and presentation skills.

+ Ability to make presentations and conduct outreach to various customers / audiences (phone, email and in- person).

+ Marketing knowledge, including social media and marketing planning, technical skills, Training or skills in photography and video production are a plus.

+ Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office and Adobe Design Suite products.

+ Ability to use databases and spreadsheets and analyze current and historic complaint data.

+ Effective planning and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to speak to and interact with customers, community groups, local representatives and citizens in a professional manner.

+ Use knowledge of environmental health sciences, public and environmental health, environmental protection principles and practices.

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].

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