Global Investments and Partnerships Intern

About 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. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation is committed to attracting and supporting new business investment, creating new jobs for Hoosiers, and furthering our legacy as one of the top states in the nation for business.

The IEDC is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to work for the state and to learn through hands-on experience 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 salary for this position is $18 per hour, based on a 40‑hour work week. 

A Day in the Life:

Global Investments and Partnerships

• Draft reports and white papers on international and federal developments to help guide Indiana’s engagement strategy
• Aid the development and execution of special meetings related to international engagement and economic development.
• In partnership with the IEDC Data & Insights team, conduct research on international matters and compile company and government background research for relevant meetings.
• Maintain meeting request tracker on behalf of Indiana State Leadership
• Preparing high-level meetings, including room layout, protocol, print materials, gifts, etc.
• Support in-person events and delegation visits occurring over the summer
• Work at an inter-and intra-agency level to coordinate the International Team’s collaborations with others.
• Scheduled, bi-weekly, ½ hour touchpoints with the manager.
• Mid-way through the internship a touch point will occur with your manager.

Special Project

• Every Intern will work closely with an IEDC team member to further the mission of the IEDC. The Intern team will brainstorm together to envision a joint project to better the State of Indiana to grow the states economy and collaborate throughout the summer to detail a plan to make the vision a reality. The Intern team will present the final project at the end of the program. 

What You'll Need for Success:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, International Studies or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask.
• Strong sense of time management with the ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects with varying levels of importance.
• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• A genuine, passionate interest in domestic and foreign affairs at the international, federal, state, and local levels.
• Foreign language skills a plus.

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.