Golf & Grounds Intern, Summer Season

Position: Golf & Grounds Intern, 2026 Summer Season
Location: Indianapolis

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POSITION TITLE:
Golf and Grounds Internship REPORTS TO:
Golf, Grounds, and Horticulture Managers LOCATION:
Indianapolis, IN FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Intern DURATION:
Summer 2026 (May-August with ability to work shoulder seasons and flexibility on start/end dates.) ABOUT US At Penske Entertainment, we don't just host world-class events-we create unforgettable moments. Our team fuels four iconic motorsports brands:

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) - home of the world's largest spectator sporting facility and annually hosts the world's most prestigious auto race: the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
• INDYCAR - The Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and its developmental series, INDY NXT by Firestone.
• IMS Productions - A multifaceted broadcast and multimedia division that helps bring INDYCAR and IMS events to life for global audiences.
• Motorsports Events Management (MEM) - Promotes major events featuring premier motorsports series throughout the United States.

Whether on the track, behind the scenes, or on the screen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you're ready for a career where excitement, purpose, and impact collide-we want to meet you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Join the team that maintains the most unique turf and landscape in sports.

The Golf and Grounds Department of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is responsible for maintaining the turf and landscapes of the historic motor speedway (home of the world's largest single day sporting event) and the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course (an 18-hole Pete Dye designed course). Interns will learn and participate in the care of both the IMS grounds/landscaping and golf course maintenance.

Perspective interns should have career aspirations of working in golf course, grounds, horticulture, or sports facilities management. This manual labor, intensive, hands-on learning experience with optional extracurricular activities to help candidates grow professionally. Start and end dates to this internship can be flexible; dates can be adjusted to start earlier in the spring and stay later into the fall.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a part of the unique preparations, event execution, and cleanup for multiple events including the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and other racing events from the facilities and grounds management perspective.
• Under the guidance of the Golf & Grounds leadership team, participate in the execution of all agronomic practices performed on the IMS campus.
• Assist in a variety of tasks in maintaining a championship level golf course.
• Experience the continuation of campus wide and golf course modernization projects.
• May assist Assistant Grounds Managers in scheduling, conducting tasks, and follow up of projects.
• May assist in the calibration and application of plant protection products and fertilizers.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to the company and the Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Help maintain high standards of operational excellence and fan experience
• Deliver outstanding service to partners, guests, and colleagues

WHAT YOU BRING We're looking for someone who's ready to bring great effort every day and is committed to growing with us. Required Experience & Skills:

• Candidates must possess positive attitudes, strong work ethic, attention to detail, eagerness to learn and organizational skills.
• High integrity, strong people skills, and effective communication skills.
• Innovative thinker and self-starter with perseverance to work on a team to succeed.
• Cultural competence and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment
• Alignment with Penske Entertainment's core values and standards

Education:

• Currently pursuing, or graduated with, a degree in Golf Course Management, Turfgrass and/or Horticulture Management, Sports Management, or related fields.

Leadership:

• This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL

• A full schedule requires 40+ hours per week, including one weekend day during event/golf season (April-October). Voluntary overtime is available with many individuals working up to 60 hours per week during events season.
  • The typical start time is 6:00am but may vary due to event demands. Flexible schedules can be made to accommodate students enrolled in classes and other special circumstances.
• Our teams work together to create flexibility that supports life in and out of work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The position involves walking or standing for long periods of time throughout the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the…