External Affairs Community Engagement Intern, 2027 Season

Indycar; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

INDYCAR is seeking an External Affairs Community Engagement Intern for the 2027 season in Indianapolis. The role coordinates outreach and educational activities to connect the community with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and related entities.

You will support programming, social content, and event experiences under the VP of External Affairs and Senior Corporate Counsel. This internship runs January 2027–October 2027, with standard hours Monday–Friday and extended

Qualifications

• Strong word processing and data management skills (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel)
• Interest in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Effective communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to cultivate relationships with schools and community organizations
• Creative thinker who takes initiative on projects
• Proficiency with social media platforms and management tools
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach to expose the community to IMS, INDYCAR events.
• Present educational content on IMS history and INDYCAR SERIES.
• Provide tours for community organizations.
• Coordinate Penske Entertainment Training program.
• Create and analyze experience feedback surveys for EACE programming.
• Develop engaging content for social media platforms.
• Attend meetings and some IMS events to support EACE programming.
• Perform tasks and errands as needed.
• Support other EACE or HR projects as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Creative Thinking

Social Media Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

External Affairs Community Engagement Intern, 2027 Season

Job Category: Internships

Requisition Number: DEIHR001334

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Indianapolis, IN, USA

Description

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

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) – home of the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's 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 you’re ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide—we want to meet you.

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, you’ll be an important part of delivering top-tier experiences to fans, partners, and teams across the motorsports world. You’ll 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

We’re looking for someone who’s 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 Entertainment’s 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 Monday–Friday, 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
• 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. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.

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