College Intern - Event Coordinator

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Assists and advises the Communications Director and DVS leadership with public engagements, statewide outreach events; and supports constituent services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) has the declared mission of "empowering veterans and their families to thrive through commitment, compassion, & community". Founded in 2008, ODVS serves those who served through a variety of programs, events, resources, and outreach efforts that honor veterans.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to the desired internship field.
• Must be able to provide your own transportation to/from work location.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame and other special events; including program analysis and execution, communications materials, event logistics, status reports, and budget maintenance; recommend improvements to the Communications Director.
• Conduct outreach to veterans and provides training and oversight to the 88 County Veterans Service Offices.
• Coordinate programs and operations with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides benefits to Ohio veterans.
• Work with the Ohio General Assembly and Congressional representatives to craft legislation in support of veterans and their families at the state and federal levels.
• Communicate and coordinate with other state agencies concerning veterans’ programs and support to veterans.
• Operate the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown which are open to Ohio-resident veterans who served in periods of armed conflicts.
• Manage one federal education-related program: The State Approving Agency.
• Host several veterans’ ceremonies each year including the Governor’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony which honors Ohio's killed in action and the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
• Maintain custodianship of more than 1.9 million veterans’ records dating back to World War II.

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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees