College Intern - Communications

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a College Intern to support its Communications team. The internship provides hands-on experience working with professionals across multiple areas and an opportunity to connect classroom knowledge with real-world experience. The position assists the communications team with public relations, writing, digital communications, and administrative tasks. It is temporary, part-time, and offers flexible work hours. The role is based at the DYS Central Office in Columbus, Ohio.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university and working toward a degree in Communications, Journalism, or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare public relations materials, such as newsletters and fact sheets.
• Assist with social media scheduling and review news clips.
• Write articles and assist with 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.
• Opportunity to work for an agency with an important mission.
• The State of Ohio offers eligible employees medical coverage, free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after 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, public retirement systems, and optional deferred compensation. Eligibility depends on several factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed