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Governor's Summer Intern - DOR Communications

Date Posted:  Nov 26, 2024
Requisition ID:  452889
Location: 

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

 

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 Department of Revenue (DOR):

 

The Indiana Department of Revenue team has over 700 staff members from 13 locations across Indiana. We work collaboratively with the Indiana Governor's office, the General Assembly, state agencies, individuals, business owners, corporations, tax practitioners, and tax program participants to administer Indiana's tax laws.  DOR administers over 65 tax types and annually processes nearly $21 billion of tax revenue.  Our mission is to serve Indiana by administering tax laws fairly, securely, and efficiently.

 

The Department of Revenue holds regional and national recognition by Top Work Places because of its commitment to employee engagement and satisfaction.
 

    Salary:

     

    The hourly wage for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 per hour for current undergraduate students and $17.24 per hour for those with an earned bachelor’s degree.
     

    About the Governor's Summer Internship:

     

    The summer internship program provides participants the opportunity to work with state agency officials, as well as participate in co-curricular components to enrich their experiences.  Interns spend at least 50 percent of their time on predetermined projects that enhance college-level skills and abilities.  The co-curricular components of the program ensure competitive, reputable, and inclusive experiential learning. Interns participate in cohort activities on a weekly basis designed to enable:

    • Professional growth and preparedness for the workforce upon graduation
    • Exposure to many facets of state government
    • Networking and camaraderie development among the cohort

     

    The DOR Communications Intern will support a project to help DOR develop a customer education center that targets a specific customer base and offers a variety of educational materials. You will interact with internal and external communication teams, external partners, website and creative teams, and DOR leadership. You will also be exposed to a variety of projects including:

    • Designing and creating videos.
    • Researching and gathering information for public partners.
    • Creating FAQs and educational guides.
    • Contributing to overall communication services.

     

    A Day in the Life:

     

    The essential functions of this role are:

    • Identify and execute one major project related to agency needs and academic area of study
    • Create, develop, and sustain the programmatic efforts for the assigned discipline
    • Analyze data and feedback to provide recommendations 
    • Partner with other relevant stakeholders to promote and enhance the quality of projects
    • Collaborate with State of Indiana agencies to ensure effective implementation of internal and external initiatives

     

    The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
     

    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.
    • Academic work in related field
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline 
    • Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels 
    • Ability to conduct well-informed research
    • Ability to solve complex, critical problems
    • Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality

     

    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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