College Intern - Communications

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

6d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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. Candidates must be enrolled in college to qualify. 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. 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. The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guiding our agency is the Mission Statement which explains that we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, responsiveness, and equitability in each interaction. The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking one (1) College Intern to work in our Communications Division. What You’ll do as an Intern in Communications You will gain hands on experience working with the Communications team and other Taxation professionals connecting your classroom knowledge with real-world experience. What’s in it for you: Flexible Schedule (except for the Ohio State Fair, July 29- Aug. 9) $20 per hour Convenient location north of downtown, including free parking (15-minute drive from OSU campus) Real experience that will further your career as a communications professional To apply, please make sure you attach a copy of your résumé, and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to the online application. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone\: 614-466-5122 or by email to\: [email protected] . Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally, section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in college to qualify.
Technical Skills: Communications
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork

Responsibilities

Assisting with social media strategy and planning.
Creating graphic designs for various content needs.
Assisting with the content review and editing of presentation materials.
Developing marketing collateral (one-page informational handouts, rack cards, etc.)
Researching and writing various forms of content for internal and external usage.
Assisting the video content team with concepting, script writing, shooting assistance, editing, social media adaptation, and more.
Writing various forms of content including newsletter articles, agency intranet, department communications, and more.
Project Management with the Ohio State Fair including but not limited to: Managing and supporting volunteers. Inventory management of booth materials. Daily presence during the fair – no more than 40 hours per week during the fair (July 29 - Aug. 9). Creating social media content for the fair daily.
daily.

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 )
Flexible Schedule (except for the Ohio State Fair, July 29- Aug. 9)
$20 per hour
Convenient location north of downtown, including free parking (15-minute drive from OSU campus)
Real experience that will further your career as a communications professional