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Governor's Summer Intern - IDEM - Program Support

Date Posted: Dec 17, 2025

Requisition ID: 469707

Location:

Brownstown, IN, US, 47220

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:

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Southeast Regional Office in Brownstown is seeking a motivated and energetic intern to join our agency and assist in public education and outreach projects in the summer 2026. The intern will support a variety of projects including, but not limited to: assisting with public outreach events and booths, conducting educational presentations, assisting with creating new print, electronic and social media materials, developing marketing plans and goals, and developing targeted outreach materials, and more. This position will be hands on and will have the opportunity to work directly with the public and environmental professionals. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in using digital media, developing outreach materials, marketing, and using Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint. Experience with videography and Adobe design products is beneficial.

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.

A Day in the Life:

As a Regional Office Intern for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience with:

+ Providing assistance with and attending regional-focused and statewide outreach opportunities and programs via onsite booths, fairs, event participation and interactive public education opportunities.

+ Assisting with drafting and updating educational presentations targeted for specific customer groups or types for Open Burning, Open Dumping, Clean Fill, and the Indiana Clean Community Program.

+ Assisting in creating new print, electronic, social media, and video materials for the Indiana Clean Communities program and other educational endeavors.

+ Researching and writing various articles and informational pieces for newsletters, brochures, and other publications.

+ Assisting with developing targeted digital and social media outreach materials for the Clean Community Program.

+ Working with program staff and media experts to develop social media tools and materials for use at key outreach periods (Spring and Fall).

+ Shadowing environmental experts in various disciplines to learn about field work and environmental rules application.

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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