Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

About the Indiana State Personnel Department (INSPD):

As an agency operating a shared services model, we provide the executive branch of state government with top-notch Human Resources services. INSPD has a dedicated team of human resources professionals working in many capacities, including director-level, generalists, and specialists in each discipline of human resources. Joining our team will open the door to many opportunities for lateral and upward mobility.

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.

Are you a writer, graphic designer, video editor, event planner, social media influencer, or interested in marketing and communications? The INSPD Communications Division is seeking a self-motivated individual eager to learn more about how effective communications ensure that a business or an organization accomplishes its goals. This opportunity is intended to:

• Introduce the intern to Communications employee engagement management skills
• Develop basic project management skills, and
• Provide an in-depth understanding of messaging HR programming and overall government work.

This position is in person at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, IN.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 per hour.

A Day in the Life:

Learning Objective 1: Improve writing, editing, and social media skills by managing the Governor’s Summer Intern program social media platforms and internal newsletter.

• Assist with planning, writing and posting content to GSI social media platforms.
• Editorial planning, writing content for and working with graphic designer for weekly GSI newsletter.

Learning Objective 2: Develop event management, networking, and project management skills by managing the Governor’s Summer Intern program after-work engagement opportunities and assist with work-hour engagement opportunities.

• Plan, coordinate and message external GSI engagement opportunities
• Assist with planning and executing of workday GSI engagement opportunities

Learning Objective 3: Support Communications team with project management, publications and employee engagement opportunities.

• Writing and editing for internal communications
• Assisting with all aspects of employee engagement, including planning, executing, setup and cleanup of activities.

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. 
• Major in Graphic Design, English/Writing, Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, or a related area.
• Plan to pursue a career in Communications.
• Be an incoming freshman or older in college.
• Have the ability to quickly learn new software products.
• Have the ability to plan work using strong time management skills.
• Have the ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
• Adobe Creative Cloud experience preferred.
• Have the ability to create documents and presentations for various audiences via Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

Please note: You may be asked to provide a project, presentation, or other writing example of your past work.

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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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