Diversity Program - Dei Intern

*NOTICE* This is an in-person opportunity. In order to be considered, you must have the ability and willingness to be on-site in Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship. At this time, there are no remote options. Thank you!

POSITION TITLE: Diverse Leadership in Motorsports Program (DLMP) - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern 

DEPARTMENT: Diversity

REPORTS TO: Chief Diversity Officer

POSITION LOCATION: Indianapolis

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORKER CATEGORY: Intern

DURATION:February – November 2024

COMPANY SUMMARY:                 

Penske Entertainment is a leading provider of world-class sports and entertainment. The organization consists of three prominent entities:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the world’s largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world’s most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR is 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 is a multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.

The Penske Entertainment experience is fast-paced, diverse and impactful. Through its business units, the organization reaches audiences on an international scale, focused on delivering exceptional products from start to finish. Employees of Penske Entertainment are challenged daily in a demanding, yet rewarding environment that is best suited for dedicated professionals who want to reach their ultimate potential amid the excitement, tradition, and pageantry of the World’s Greatest Race Course and our premier open-wheel racing series.

 DLMP SUMMARY:

Penske Entertainment's Diverse Leadership in Motorsports Program (DLMP) is dedicated to providing unique and enriching opportunities to ethnically and/or racially diverse college students who hope to secure full-time employment in the sports and entertainment industries after graduation.

DLMP interns will be a part of the broader College Program, working and learning as members of their respective departments to receive valuable hands-on experience within those fields while receiving ongoing access to programming designed to support a well-rounded experience.

Participants will develop both their personal and professional skills by forming meaningful relationships with experienced professionals, working collaboratively with their cohort, and expanding their knowledge of the Indianapolis community while serving as ambassadors of Penske Entertainment.

In addition, DLMP interns specifically, will engage in a variety of activities focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This enhanced programming includes time with various leaders in the broader Indiana sports community to learn about their organizations, their DEI efforts and feedback on the skills and experiences that sports, and entertainment organizations are looking for.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern will be primarily responsible for the coordination of diversity 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 DEI Intern will also assist with other ad hoc DEI and HR training, projects and initiatives. The DEI Intern is part of the College Program and is eligible for all relevant programming and experiences.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• 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 diverse 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 Diversity Training program.
• Create, distribute, and collect experience feedback surveys for DEI programming to provide for analysis for Chief Diversity Officer.
• Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms.
• Attend meetings.
• Attend some Indianapolis Motor Speedway events to assist with DEI programming.
• Runs necessary errands as requested.
• Assist with special DEI or Human Resources projects
• Other duties as assigned by Chief Diversity Officer and/or Chief Talent Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university

Skills/Experience

• 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 plu.

Travel/Work Hours

• Travel may be required, but only in unusual circumstances for attendance at racing events, meetings, or other functions. 
• This is a seasonal position from February to November (40 hours per week).  It requires weekend and evening work for events and as otherwise required by business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical demands consist primarily of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is mainly performed in an indoor environment and near others.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to professional racing events.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Penske Entertainment provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or events.