About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is accepting applications for its 2027 Summer Internship Program. This position is located in Columbus, Ohio, and is intended for students in relevant disciplines, including business administration, education, environmental science, operations, communication, marketing, and media studies. Interns gain a comprehensive understanding of the department, receive access to professional development and training, and contribute to ODNR’s work balancing the wise use and protection of Ohio’s natural resources. The internship offers hands-on practical experience, flexible hours, the option to gain school credit, and a safe, inclusive, respectful workplace. Compensation is $16.00; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

  • Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in Business Administration, Communications, Education, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, or Media Studies at an accredited college, university, or community college offering or leading to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree.
  • Be in good academic standing, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Submit a resume and a separate writing sample with the application; the sample should generally be one to two pages and relevant to the internship sought.

Responsibilities

  • Gain a comprehensive knowledge of what the Department does and why.
  • Play a role in ensuring a balance between wise use and protection of Ohio's natural resources for the benefit of all.
  • Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

Benefits

  • Hands-on, practical experience
  • Flexible hours
  • Option to gain school credit
  • Safe, inclusive, respectful workplace
  • Medical coverage, subject to eligibility
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
  • Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation, subject to eligibility
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