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State of Indiana · 1 day ago

Governor's Summer Intern - OED - Policy

Indianapolis, IN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16.24/hr - $17.24/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. The Indiana Office of Energy Development is seeking a Policy Intern to support various projects, including researching and analyzing data on energy policy initiatives and developing presentations to disseminate findings.

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Responsibilities

Researching and analyzing key energy issues, policies, and initiatives

Drafting and editing white papers, briefings, and high-level presentations

Collaborating with OED team members, with the objective of developing, organizing, and creating content for policy research and initiatives

Utilizing applicable technology on a regular basis to assist with OED projects

Support OED Communications with content for OED education initiatives

Supporting team members by crafting talking points and agency presentations

Participating in stakeholder meetings and special events, such as webinars, energy tours, etc

Qualification

Researching energy policiesData analysisWritten communicationOral communicationCritical thinkingTeam collaborationProblem-solvingRelationship buildingConfidentiality

Required

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

Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation