College Intern - Communications

State of OhioColumbus, OH

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Communications
  • Graphic Arts
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Written Communication

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid internship
  • Real-world experience
  • 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 )
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