Spring 2027 Operations & Organizational Projects Intern

The International Center (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor support

Weekly PD programs

Local and international networking

Collaborative culture

OPT/CPT support

School stipend/scholarship application

Job summary

The International Center (Indianapolis) offers an internship supporting the Senior VP of Operations & Chief of Staff and the Office Manager. You participate in special organizational projects and assist with data analysis.

The program emphasizes understanding U.S. and international business, project management techniques, and professional development through weekly programming and networking. Hybrid work is possible; compensation includes $15/hour and a monthly parking stipend.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Interest in U.S. and international business and culture.
• Basic understanding of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze information, prepare and present findings to supervisor and staff
• Support special organizational projects and data analytics for the internship program
• Assist with management of organizational projects

Skills

Writing skills

Communications skills

Business practices

Cultural awareness

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The selected intern works in direct support of the International Center’s Senior Vice President of Operations & Chief of Staff, and Office Manager & CRM Administrator, and is involved in all activities relating to special organizational projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and analyze information, prepare and present findings to supervisor and staff
• As this is a “special needs” role, general responsibilities will be determined by the project needs
• Data analytics related to internship program
• Management of organizational projects

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understanding U. S. and International business and cultural diversities
• Understanding of project management techniques, research and analysis, organizational structure, business operations, reporting and presentation
• Ability to gain organizational skills

DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Writing skills
• Communications skills
• General knowledge of business practices
• Cultural awareness

EXPECTATIONS

• Be on time, be present, be engaged
• Communicate, participate, support your team and the mission

PAY & SCHEDULE

• $15/hour, plus $80 monthly parking stipend
• The Center’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• Interns work an average of 20 hours per week during the fall and spring terms, and an average of 30 hours per week during the summer term
• Hybrid work possible, based on project needs and availability

BENEFITS

• Mentor committed to your success
• Weekly professional development programming
• Local and international networking opportunities
• Collaborative, respectful, fun work culture
• OPT/CPT, class credit, school stipend/scholarship application support