500 Festival Internship Program
The 500 Festival, an Indianapolis based not-for-profit corporation, produces nearly 50 annual events and programs, celebrating the Indianapolis 500. Events include the IPL 500 Festival Parade, the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day at the Speedway, Chase 500 Festival Kids' Day and many more.
The 500 Festival believes that all interns and applicants should be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, or physical challenge. The 500 Festival will not support any form of harassment or other abusive conduct directed to interns.
Summer Marketing Internship
For the first time, the 500 Festival is offering a Summer Marketing Internship. The internship will run June 18 - August 17, 2012. The application deadline for this internship is Friday, March 16, 2012. Please click below for a full description:
The 500 Festival believes that all interns and applicants should be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, or physical challenge. The 500 Festival will not support any form of harassment or other abusive conduct directed to interns.
Summer Marketing Internship
For the first time, the 500 Festival is offering a Summer Marketing Internship. The internship will run June 18 - August 17, 2012. The application deadline for this internship is Friday, March 16, 2012. Please click below for a full description:
- Summer Marketing Internship (Full-time, $200 per week)
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:
Megan Bulla, APR
Communications Manager
500 Festival
Festival Building
21 Virginia Avenue, Suite 500
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
E-mail: mbulla@500festival.com
Phone: (317) 614-6128
Fall Marketing Internship
For the first time, the 500 Festival is offering a Fall Marketing Internship. The internship will run September 4 - December 14, 2012. The application deadline for this internship is July 22, 2012. Please click below for a full description:
- Fall Marketing Internship (Full-time, $200 per week)
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to:
Megan Bulla, APR
Communications Manager
500 Festival
Festival Building
21 Virginia Avenue, Suite 500
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
E-mail: mbulla@500festival.com
Phone: (317) 614-6128
Spring Internships
The 500 Festival internship program is designed to allow the intern to experience the month of May in Indianapolis in a new and exciting way. The 500 Festival internship program is open to undergraduate students. The spring internships begin in early January and conclude the the first week of June. Select internships may run longer, please see individual descriptions for more details. These dates reflect the fact that all of the heavy event planning occurs during the beginning of the year with all events culminating during the month of May.
Listed below are opportunities that are available each spring. Please click on each individual link for additional details.
The 500 Festival internship program is designed to allow the intern to experience the month of May in Indianapolis in a new and exciting way. The 500 Festival internship program is open to undergraduate students. The spring internships begin in early January and conclude the the first week of June. Select internships may run longer, please see individual descriptions for more details. These dates reflect the fact that all of the heavy event planning occurs during the beginning of the year with all events culminating during the month of May.
Listed below are opportunities that are available each spring. Please click on each individual link for additional details.
- Accounting Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Events Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Mini-Marathon Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Marketing Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Ticketing and Registration Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Parade Event Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Public Relations Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Volunteer/Education Program Internship (Full-time, $800 per month)
- Sponsorship Internship (Part-time, $500 per month for January – April and Full-time, $800 per month May and June)
Past Intern Testimonials:
“My favorite thing about the internship was helping with event days. I liked this the most because it was amazing to see all of the hard work that everyone had put into an event actually take place.” - Kia Arion, 2011 Event Intern
“I learned a lot about the Public Relations field in general and what it’s like to working in that environment through this internship. I developed my writing, organizational and communication skills. I learned more about how important time management and initiative are and how to improve in those areas. I was allowed to own several projects such as media tracking, several news releases, media credentialing, newsletters and Parade scripts. That ownership really meant a lot and was a fantastic experience. I also helped out at several events and was on hand for day-to-day media relations. Overall, it was a great educational experience and something I would recommend to anyone planning to enter the communications field." - Katie Coffin, 2011 Public Relations Intern
“My 500 Festival internship experience was amazing. I have never felt so accomplished in an internship. I did work that was needed and useful. I think this internship has prepared me for jobs I will have in the future. This internship has helped me to become an even better communicator and time manager. Also, I have picked up new skills like managing a database. I accomplished a range of work, worked long hours and in the end—loved it!" - Rachel Friedman, 2011 Volunteer and Education Program Intern
“Throughout my time at the 500 Festival, I have gained a professional understanding of working in non-profits. I was not seen as an intern but as part of a team and felt very accomplished at the end of each event. It has provided me with the knowledge that I need to be successful long after my internship is over and I do not believe I could have gained this understanding at any other internship.” - Maria Keyler, 2011 Sponsorship Intern
“My 500 Festival internship experience has given me a greater sense of importance of teamwork and communication. While each individual has his or her own respective job function, the success of the 500 Festival’s events is a collaborative effort. It comes down to individuals working together and communication across departments. It requires personal self-sacrifice for the betterment of the organization. It’s like the organization’s employees say, “One Team, One Dream.” - Luke Schultheis
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