Guest Experience Administration Intern, 2026 Season
The Guest Experience Administration Intern will report to the Administration Coordinator to assist with seasonal staff recruitment, hiring / onboarding, communication, payroll, and seasonal staff training. The Intern will regularly work with our HR and Payroll departments to provide excellent service to our employees and problem-solve a variety of employee hiring, onboarding, and payroll issues. During the Month of May, the Guest Experience Administration Intern will conduct everyday administrative duties and work with Guest Experience staff to ensure that our large-scale events run smoothly.
In this role, you'll be an important part of delivering top-tier experiences to fans, partners, and teams across the motorsports world. You'll take ownership of key responsibilities, collaborate across departments, and bring energy and innovation to a fast-paced environment.
Your responsibilities include :
- Provide support with application and onboarding activities for all seasonal employees
- Compose and coordinate correspondences with a diverse group of seasonal employees
- Conduct phone interviews of potential new employees
- Help manage employee hiring software and tracking process
- Assist with the training development of 750 seasonal employees
- Manage the Track Rescue rehiring and new hire processes for around 150 employees
- Troubleshoot various event day staffing administrative issues
- Work closely with Safety Patrol leadership to resolve a wide range of issues
- Assist with the execution of all staff welfare initiatives including boxed lunches, additional snacks, and other event day welfare items
- Assist the Administration Coordinator in the planning of staff events such as All-Hands Training Day and large-group meetings
- Provide administrative and operational support for IMS Guest Experience department
- Assist with post-event feedback collection and reporting
- Resolve and communicate customer service-related issues / concerns
- Actively participate in all College Program activities and development opportunities
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
What you bring :
Previous experience in the IMS College Program is preferredA strong interest in event and staffing operationsInterest and experience in event planning and executionAbility to quickly process and react to problems with minimal supervisionInnovative thinker and self-starter with perseverance to lead teams to successEffective written / verbal communication and advanced computer skillsEffective interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to work in a role that requires clerical, organizational and operational skills, as well as initiative and flexibilityCultural competence and the ability to thrive in a diverse environmentAlignment with Penske Entertainment's core values and standardsEducation :
Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or universityLeadership :
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilitiesThis position will assist with the management of seasonal employees during event timesFlexibility & Travel :
No travel required.Position requires working on some weekends as well as evening hours based upon our business needs.Flexibility and adaptability are key skills needed for this role.January-April : Office hours : 10-15 hours / week, Monday-FridayMay : 40+ hours / week, including weekendsJune : Office hours : 10-15 hours / week, Monday-FridayPhysical Demands :
Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsMust be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction, and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understoodMust have the stamina to work long hours and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends or eveningsWork Environment :
Employee will be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in a business office environmentEmployee is faced with frequent interruptions and must work in close proximity to others.Fast-paced, collaborative office and event settingsThe noise level in the work environment can be loud, due to professional racing events.Benefits & Perks :
Opportunity to serve as an ambassador for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy 500Access to developmental programming and networking eventsEqual Opportunity :
Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thriveregardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.