Budget and Management Intern

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is seeking highly motivated graduate students to join our Budget team as Budget and Management Interns. This internship offers hands-on experience in state budgeting, economic and tax policy analysis, and public administration. As a Budget and Management Intern, you will work alongside budget analysts and contribute to projects that shape Ohio’s fiscal policy. Interns will work between 16-24 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office. If selected, the primary workdays will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays; we can work with your schedule. The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (or accepted to start in Fall 2026).
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Interest in government budgeting and policy

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study: Public Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science

Responsibilities

• Conducting economic and tax research to support decision-making.
• Assisting in the preparation of operating budget guidance for state agencies.
• Shadowing budget analysts and assisting with day-to-day tasks.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern