Governor's Summer Intern - DWD Tax Employer Services
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 Workforce Development (DWD):
We strengthen Indiana by understanding workforce needs, aligning resources, and providing access to services that empower Hoosiers to thrive in a changing economy.
Role Overview:
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. The UI Employer Services Intern would assist several different areas within the Indiana Department of Workforce Development’s Unemployment Tax Division in implementing our agency’s core values: connecting people and employers through engagement with continued transparency and accountability, while celebrating, valuing, and prioritizing equity, inclusion and diversity. The UI Employer Services Intern will assist in researching any relevant state or federal policies, procedures, and regulations for ongoing projects and reporting on them; designing and writing appropriate presentation and policy materials for leadership as necessary; and documenting and reporting on project progress.
Salary Statement:
The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those who do not hold a bachelor’s degree & $17.24 for those who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the time the internship starts.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Policy Research:
- Research relevant state or federal policies, procedures, and regulations for ongoing projects
- Report/summarize findings on relevant state or federal policies, procedures, and regulations for ongoing projects
- Research and create job aids
- Creating Presentation materials:
- Designing/communicating presentation materials
- Writing/updating appropriate presentation and policy materials
- All Projects:
- Document and reporting out on project progress
- Review and update forms
- Complete/assign work items as necessary
- Data entry
- Maintain confidentiality in discussing sensitive organizational matters and issues
- Ensure progress and satisfaction of all required tasks; and
- Perform other related duties as required.
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
- Attention to detail
- Ability to research, understand, analyze, and apply complex information in law, regulations, and policy
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently
- MS Office proficiency
- Canva proficiency
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
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.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
