Community Engagement Intern
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Community Engagement Intern
Indianapolis, IN (On-site)
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 3 months ago
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Job Description
Indiana Sports Corp provides internship opportunities that immerse students in a professional working environment while introducing them to the not-for-profit industry. Internships are available based on business needs and can include event and volunteer operations; communications; marketing; graphic design; community engagement; sports tourism; business development; and finance. ISC’s fast paced and entrepreneurial working environment offers each intern a rich experience within his/her chosen area; however, interns are exposed to all functional areas of the company to reinforce the important role collaboration plays in a successful company.
Position Overview
The Community & Engagement Intern will be specifically focused on grassroots promotional and community outreach efforts to raise awareness, increase engagement, and share opportunities related to our future events. The intern will gain knowledge and experience through managing promotional inventory, creating a promotional plan, and developing face-to-face engagement strategies, executing tasks related to our individual membership program, assisting with the development of our overall engagement strategy and coordinating event logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support promotional booths and engagement activities at key events (e.g., Big Ten Volleyball, Big Ten Football, and the Indy Classic).
- Contribute to the development and execution of marketing and engagement strategies, including follow-up plans for event participants and community members.
- Assist with youth programming during major events such as clinics, educational opportunities, etc. (e.g., Big Ten Volleyball, Big Ten Football, and the Indy Classic).
- Support the below pillars with ongoing year-around programming and impact moments.
- Create and support promotional content aligned with community engagement pillars: Swim IN Safety, Team Up for Literacy, Community Vibrancy, and Access to Support.
- Collaborate with the engagement team on grant opportunities and year-round programming, with an emphasis on youth-serving organizations.
- Develop communication tactics to promote events to partners, community members, and attendees.
- Assist with event marketing efforts, including fundraisers and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Support administrative functions such as attending meetings, scheduling follow-ups, drafting proposals, and maintaining organization of promotional materials and inventory.
Key Dates
- Inaugural Big Ten Volleyball Tournament – November 20-25, 2026
- Big Ten Football Championship Game – Saturday, December 5, 2026
- 2026 Indy Classic – Saturday, December 19, 2026
Qualifications
- Available to work events as needed on weekends or evenings
- Must be currently pursuing or have recently earned a degree from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program
Internship Details
Term: September 8, 2026 – December 20, 2026
Schedule: 4-5 days per week (approximately 30-40 hours/week)
Stipend: $2000
Location: On-site - Indianapolis, Indiana. Relocation or housing is not available
Location: On-site - Indianapolis, Indiana. Relocation or housing is not available
Deadline to apply: May 15, 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Indiana Sports Corp
For more than 40 years Indiana Sports Corp has been a leading civic organization advancing our community through sports. These sporting events have led to over $4 billion in direct spending in our community over that time period. The Indiana Sports Corp helped elevate the city of Indianapolis from India-a-no-place to the “City Where Champions are Crowned.” Indiana Sports Corp has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of our citizens, especially our most precious citizens, our children. The Indiana Sports Corp has been and will continue to be a bedrock civic organization upon which the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana can continue to grow and flourish.Since 1979, Indianapolis has hosted more than 500 national and international sporting events including the entire NCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship, Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, 18 U.S. Olympic Team Trials and NCAA Championship events in a variety of sports.
