Sustainability Intern, 2024 Season

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Dec 5, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Off-cycle Internship
Sustainability
Indianapolis

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Sustainability background preferred, but not required.
Skills/Experience:
Strong knowledge of MS Office, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Innovative and critical thinker, self-starter with problem solving skills with results driven goals.
Effective communication and relationship building skills; both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a role that requires attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to handle pressure with time constraints, while simultaneously maintaining multiple responsibilities efficiently and accurately.
Highly motivated and resourceful self-starter with positive attitude.
Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Partner with Penske Entertainment business units (IMS, IMSP, INDYCAR) across operations, products, partners, vendors, and supply chains on environmental sustainability initiatives.
Communicate, coordinate, and implement environmental sustainability initiatives with business operators throughout their respective business units.
Work with the Facilities team during events to collect food donations and composting as part of ongoing waste diversion efforts.
Assist with tracking and measurement of sustainability efforts, including data input for utilities, waste diversion, and vendor response management.
Interpret data, synthesize findings, write reports, and make actionable recommendations based on market research and data analysis.
Assist with documentation collection and submission for sustainability certifications.
Understand and integrate industry trends and competitive landscape as it applies to current and/or future initiatives.
Mentor and train team members.
Other projects as assigned.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

To celebrate more than a century of the innovation and thrill of motor racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Government

Industry

51-200

Employees

1956

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum, uniquely situated inside the historic 2.5-mile IMS oval, is home to one of the world’s premier motorsports and automobile collections, with interpretive emphasis on the Indianapolis 500 and its role as an American icon of sporting tradition and innovation. The IMS Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on the support of visitors, members, donors and corporate partners, who make possible its exhibits, educational programming, preservation and auto restoration initiatives. Our Vision: Through world-class storytelling, ingenuity, and design we bring alive emotional experiences capturing the essence of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our promise is to foster the creation of family traditions and stirring memories across generations. Our Mission: To celebrate more than a century of the innovation, thrill, and adventure of motor racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.