POSITION TITLE:
College Program Event Staff

REPORTS TO:
Various

LOCATION:
Indianapolis, IN

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Seasonal (Temporary)

DURATION:
Expectations Vary by Department but largely during select days in May 2026 and Brickyard weekend, July 2026

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

College Program Event Staff roles serve as an entry point to career opportunities with Penske Entertainment. These positions provide students of any major with hands-on exposure to the inner workings of large-scale, live events. As part of the event execution team, students work collaboratively and act as on-site representatives of their assigned department. Event Staff support a range of operational and premium guest services roles, all focused on delivering exceptional experiences for thousands of venue guests. Work is primarily available during the peak event season from May through July, with additional opportunities throughout the summer and fall. Candidates may range from rising freshmen to recent graduates.

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

• Work in hospitality or event operations roles and provide outstanding guest service with other Penske Entertainment staff.
• Positions for The College Program are available in the following departments:
• Client Services
• Premium Concierge: engages with clients in premium spaces to create a welcoming environment
• Set Up Crew: assist with the preparation of premium spaces for clients
• Credentials
• Credential Representative executes, distributes, and educates customers about the IMS liability releases and credentials
• Guest Experience
• Gates: welcome guests into the facility by selling or scanning tickets at the exterior gates
• Garage & Pits: work in race-related areas and perform credential checks, garage bag checks, wayfinding assistance, and customer service to both guests and teams (previous College Program experience required)
• Traffic: direct vehicular and guest traffic and park cars inside the facility
• Suites: work in most of our premium areas and enforce credentials and tickets around those areas
• Transportation: assist with ADA transportation needs for our guests on major event days
• Special Assignments: working in a variety of different locations including guest assistant booths, hospitality areas, selling/parking operations, and other duties as assigned
• Sustainability
• Operations: work with the sustainability team during events to support recycling operations, collect food donations, and manage composting as part of ongoing waste diversion efforts
• Tickets
• Ticket Operations: work with the ticket office team during event days to sell tickets, problem-solve and provide high-level customer service
• Photo Retail
• Tower Terrace: help fans search the digital archives; use Photoshop to size, cleanup, and print photos; use the current point-of-sale (POS) system and efficiently conduct transactions with photo retail customers
• Midway: inform fans of the photo archives and services we provide; use the current POS system and efficiently conduct transactions with photo retail customers
• Report daily updates to the team of any issues or problems that arise.
• Select positions require some physical labor around IMS facility.
• With assigned department, help provide support for all IMS activities.
• Develop and maintain outstanding working relationships with coworkers, guests, and supervisors.
• Assisting with event set-up and tear down may be requested.
• Expectation to be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• There will be exposure to the weather elements in our outdoor environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

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:

• Flexible, adaptable, and punctual.
• Ability to work well with others on a team.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to quickly process and react to problems with minimal supervision.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a role that requires clerical, organizational and operational skills, as well as initiative and flexibility.
• Cultural competence and the ability to thrive in a diverse environment.
• Alignment with Penske Entertainment’s core values and standards.

Education:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Currently accepting rising college freshman through recent graduates.

Leadership:

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

FLEXIBILITY & TRAVEL

• No travel required.
• Required ability to work long hours, evenings, weekends & holidays during assigned days of work.
• Required work availability is determined by department but largely during select days through the month of May and Brickyard Weekend in July.
• Candidate must be available for Indy 500 Race Weekend, May 22-24, 2026.
• Other dates as determined appropriate.
• Candidate must be able to work overtime as needed.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must 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 understood.
• Must have the stamina to work long hours and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends or evenings.
• Work outdoors requires physical strength and stamina to endure extreme heat, cold, rain, and other conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Environment expectations vary by department with some roles being primarily indoors and other roles being primarily outdoors.
• For positions that are primarily outdoors expect exposure to the weather elements.
• Employee is faced with frequent interruptions and must work in close proximity to others.
• The 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 500.
• Access to developmental programming and networking events.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Penske Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive—regardless of race, gender, orientation, background, or ability.

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