Partnerships Coordinator Intern

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US

Partnerships Coordinator Intern

Date Posted

Nov 2, 2026

Requisition ID

486479

Location

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

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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 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 hourly wage for this internship is $18/hr.

A Day in the Life

Partnerships Coordinator

Support coordination and maintenance of guest lists for executive meetings, events, receptions, and external engagements.

Maintain a centralized tracker of staff participation in external events, offsites, community engagement activities, and other partnership-related engagements.

Coordinate across internal teams to gather attendance information, confirm participation, and maintain accurate records of external engagements.

Track community and stakeholder engagement activities to support visibility into organizational outreach and relationship-building efforts.

Provide administrative and organizational support for partnership initiatives, including maintaining contact lists, calendars, and engagement records.

Prepare periodic summaries of upcoming engagements, staff participation, and community involvement for leadership visibility.  Manage and update the interagency KPI tracker.

Prepare memos and updates pertaining to nationwide sentiment around major economic development trends – for example computing centers, microelectronics, and foreign direct investment.

Research stakeholders across Indiana to help inform the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Partnerships on opportunities to engage with these individuals or groups.

In collaboration with the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs & Partnerships, work across the IEDC to ensure the International Team is apprised of messaging updates and opportunities to drive positive narratives across Indiana.

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 Hoosier Economic Intern will work closely with an IEDC team member to further the mission of the IEDC. The Hoosier Economic Intern team will brainstorm together to envision a joint project to better the State of Indiana 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

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].