Youth Program Intern (Summer 2027)

Indiana Electric Cooperatives
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Employment Type: Internship
Schedule: Part-time, with increased hours during youth programs and special events

About the Internship

Are you a college student who enjoys planning events, working with people, creating engaging experiences, and seeing a project come to life?

Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) is seeking a Youth Program Intern to support youth and professional development programs that connect students, educators, cooperative employees, and industry leaders.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in event planning, program coordination, communications, logistics, and creative development while supporting programs that make a difference for Indiana’s electric cooperatives and the students they serve.

What You’ll Do

You will work closely with the Youth and Education Manager and other IEC staff to support programs and events, including:

• Assist with planning, preparing, setting up, executing, and wrapping up youth programs and special events.
• Help coordinate Camp Kilowatt, Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and the Summer Directors’ Retreat.
• Track registrations, participant information, supplies, materials, and event details.
• Assist with vendor and venue coordination and event logistics.
• Create event materials such as welcome packets, schedules, name badges, signage, and other program materials.
• Help develop and edit digital and print promotional materials in coordination with the communications team.
• Assist with participant communications, surveys, thank-you communications, and program evaluations.
• Work with member electric cooperatives to coordinate student selections, sponsorships, and participant information.
• Contribute ideas that improve program promotions and the participant experience.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and other IEC projects as opportunities arise.

What You’ll Gain

This internship provides practical experience in:

• Event planning and execution
• Project coordination and organization
• Youth engagement and educational programming
• Professional communications
• Digital and print content development
• Vendor and venue coordination
• Program evaluation
• Working with multiple departments and external partners
• The electric cooperative industry and its role in Indiana communities

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a college student who is:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education, event management, communications, hospitality, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A strong written and verbal communicator.
• Comfortable working with people of different ages, backgrounds, and professional roles.
• Creative and willing to contribute ideas.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, and other common technology.
• Able to work independently while also collaborating with a team.
• Eager to learn and develop professionally.
• Positive, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to travel periodically and participate in extended event schedules when needed.
• Able to provide a valid driver’s license.

About Indiana Electric Cooperatives

Indiana Electric Cooperatives represents and supports Indiana’s electric cooperatives through advocacy, education, training, youth programs, and shared resources. Our work helps electric cooperatives strengthen the communities they serve.

If you’re looking for an internship where you can plan, create, coordinate, and make a real contribution, we’d love to hear from you.