The 2014 Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship Program (GPSSIP) section of the Indiana State Personnel Department’s website is now available at:
http://www.in.gov/spd/2335.htm
There are 5 internships available within the Water Assessment and Planning Branch. The work station is in Indianapolis, but the field work this summer will take students to areas in the Whitewater River Basin, Mississinewa River Basin and other targeted waterbodies.
Students will gain valuable field experience by assisting in sampling efforts that could include fish and macroinvertebrate community, fish tissue, periphyton studies, E. coli, water chemistry, etc. In addition, you may be exposed to data management using IDEM’s Assessment Information Management System and gain experience in small engine and other equipment maintenance and repair.
The 2014 Governor’s Summer Internship program will be paid a rate of $11.30 per hour. Please contact your school’s career/internship office for guidelines on how to receive college credit for these opportunities if you would prefer this option as well.
To be considered for the Governor’s Public Summer Internship program, candidates must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education
What internships are available?
Internships are available with the following agencies for summer 2014. There is no limit on the amount of internships for which you may apply..
· Governor’s Summer Internship – Available Positions
How do I apply?
To be considered, interested students must submit an online application for the specific internship(s) of choice via the State of Indiana job bank. You must complete all fields pertaining to the degree in which you are pursuing (including an expected graduation date) in the Education section of the application even if you copy/paste/attach your resume.
Before you begin your application it will be helpful to have the following information ready:
· Electronic copy of your resume. (i.e., Word doc. or text file)
· Your employment history (position titles, dates, etc.)
· Education history (dates, credits earned and GPA)
· Professional references
· Writing samples, cover letters, etc.
· National ID (social security number) or Alien Registration ID number.
Tip: If you create a profile, you can easily apply to more than one internship quickly.
· Click here for a quick step guide on how to apply
Ready to begin the application process? Click here
What is the deadline to apply?
The deadline to submit your application and any other requested documents (cover letter, resume writing sample, etc) is February 14, 2014 at 11:59 p.m.
Who can I contact if I have additional questions?
Questions regarding specific internship positions or the program overall should be directed to Melissa Helsby at mhelsby@spd.in.gov.