External Affairs Community Engagement Intern, 2027 Season

POSITION TITLE:
External Affairs Community Engagement Intern

REPORTS TO:
Vice President of External Affairs and Senior Corporate Counsel

LOCATION:
Indianapolis IN

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Internship

Duration:
January 2027- October 2027

ABOUT US
At Penske Entertainment we dont just host world-class eventswe create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands:

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) home of the worlds largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the worlds most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North Americas premier open-wheel auto racing series the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and its developmental series INDY NXT by Firestone.

IMS Productions - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.

Motorsports Events Management (MEM) Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States.
Whether on the track behind the scenes or on the screen our people are at the heart of everything we do. If youre ready for a career where excitement purpose and impact collidewe want to meet you.

WHAT YOULL DO
The External Affairs Community Engagement Intern will be primarily responsible for the coordination of outreach efforts to expose the community to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway NTT INDYCAR SERIES and motorsports by arranging educational and historical content and experiential engagement opportunities. The EACE Intern will also assist with other ad hoc EACE and HR training projects and initiatives. The EACE Intern is part of the College Program and is eligible for all relevant
programming and experiences.

In this role youll be an important part of delivering top-tier experiences to fans partners and teams across the motorsports world. Youll take ownership of key responsibilities collaborate across departments and bring energy and innovation to a fast-paced environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicate with schools and non-profit organizations regarding opportunities to visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and/or NTT INDYCAR SERIES events.
Assists with preparation and presentation of educational information regarding the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Provide tours of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to community organizations.
Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Penske Entertainment Training program.
Create distribute and collect experience feedback surveys for EACE programming to provide for analysis for Vice President of External Affairs.
Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms.
Attend meetings.
Attend some Indianapolis Motor Speedway events to assist with EACE programming.
Runs necessary errands as requested.
Assist with special EACE or Human Resources projects
Other duties as assigned by Vice President of External Affairs and/or Chief Talent Officer

WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for someone whos ready to bring great effort every day and is committed to growing with us

Required Experience & Skills:

Strong word processing and data management skills including ability to create agreements reports dashboards presentations and spreadsheets in Word PowerPoint SharePoint and Excel
Strong interest in diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.
Effective communication skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to cultivate and foster relationships with schools and community organizations.
Creative thinker with the drive to take both the initiative and responsibility for projects.
Proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools is preferred.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop Premier Pro) or equivalent digital media editing tools is a plus.
Cultural competence and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment
Alignment with Penske Entertainments core values and standards

Education:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university

Leadership:
This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL
Standard hours are MondayFriday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Extended hours required during race weekends and key event periods (especially May)
Travel may be required but only in unusual circumstances for attendance at racing events meetings or other functions.
Our teams work together to create flexibility that supports life in and out of work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Extended periods of standing or walking (as needed)
Comfort working indoors/outdoors and around event noise

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Fast-paced collaborative office and event settings
Staff will be exposed to conditions normally encountered in a business office
environment
Staff will experience frequent interruptions and must be prepared to interact with others on a
regular basis

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Were committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thriveregardless of race gender orientation background or ability.