The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a
College Intern to work on our Communications team. As an intern with our department, you will gain hands-on experience working with professionals in a number of areas. The position will allow you to connect your classroom knowledge with real-world experience.
This role will assist the communications team in performing various duties. This includes but is not limited to:
- Prepare public relations materials such as newsletters and fact sheets
- Assist with social media scheduling and reviewing news clips
- Write articles and assist on video shoots
- Assist with website updates and edits
- Help maintain distribution lists and communication channels
- Create graphic designs and infographics
- Attend meetings and take notes when needed
What's in it for you...
- Flexible work hours
- Paid internship
- Real-world experience
- The opportunity to work for an agency with an important mission
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a degree in Communications, Journalism, or related major.
- Must be able to show proof of academic enrollment.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Skill: Communications
Technical Skills: Communications, Graphic Arts, Internship
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Creativity, Time Management, Written Communication