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.

2009 500 Festival Internship Program

The 500 Festival internship program is only offered during the spring semester of the academic year. The internships begin the first week of January and conclude the last week of May.  

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.

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 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.

Intern Subject Areas
The 500 Festival internship job descriptions are available by clicking on the links below.  A full-package of our internship opportunities is also forwarded to all colleges and universities within the state of Indiana and to other event schools throughout the country. They also may be requested by any other institution whose students could benefit from these opportunities. 

Internship opportunities with the 500 Festival:

• Accounting Internship
• Events Internship
• Marketing Internship
• Mini-Marathon Event Internship
• Parade Event Internship
• Public Relations Internship
• Volunteer/Education Program Internship
• Sponsorship Internship

College Credit
The 500 Festival will work with any educational institution to ensure that the intern receives proper credit for their experience. This includes any forms, documentation or correspondence with the internship coordinator that is required or necessary.

Stipend
Each Intern will receive a monthly stipend of $800 per month for a 40 hour work week. Any hours worked less than a 40 hour work week will be rated using the above scale.

Benefits

• One ticket to the Indianapolis 500-Mile race
• 500 Festival logo apparel
• Work in downtown Indianapolis at the 500 Festival Building
• Experience all 500 Festival events from "behind-the-scenes"
• Opportunity to work with and network among community leaders and volunteers
• Great experience and fun!!

Computer Skills
Excellent computer skills are required for all internships within the 500 Festival. All internships require a great working knowledge of e-mail, Internet applications and all Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher. Depending on your individual internship area, other applications may apply, such as word processing, database programs, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing. Each intern is provided with his or her own computer workstation in the office during his or her tenure.

To apply, send the following items via mail, fax, or e-mail:
Cover letter (please specify which internship you are applying for) and resume

For more information - contact:
Brandi Davis-Handy
Communications Manager

500 Festival Inc.

500 Festival Building

21 Virginia Avenue, Suite 500

Indianapolis, IN 46204

E-mail: bdavishandy@500festival.com
Phone: (317) 614-6128
FAX: (317) 614-6164