Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):
Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview : 

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is seeking a Water Quality Intern to join our agency in summer 2026. The intern will support a variety of projects including, but not limited to, watershed management, water quality analysis/modeling, nonpoint source pollution control efforts, water policy, water quality monitoring, and more. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the environmental or natural resources fields with a focus on water. IDEM issues air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Several of the major components within IDEM include inspecting and monitoring regulated entities, providing compliance and technical assistance, monitoring and assessing air, land, and water quality and more.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those that do not hold a bachelor’s degree & $17.24 for those that hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the time the internship starts.

A Day in the Life:  

As a Water Quality Intern for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience with: 

• Supporting water quality improvement efforts across the state through Indiana’s Nonpoint Source and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs
• Researching and summarizing water quality and water policy topics
• Assisting with report preparation, data collection, and analysis/modeling for ongoing efforts on rivers, streams, and lakes
• Assisting in other activities such as field monitoring, environmental reporting, biological community evaluations, etc. based on agency needs and/or specific interests of the intern

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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