College Intern - Visual Communications

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The 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 Major/Field of Study should be in: Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Communications, Electronic Design, Commercial Art, Marketing. To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, an applicant must: Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university. Be in good standing with the college/university. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Be enrolled in at least one course. Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree. This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load). The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status: Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour, Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour. A BCI fingerprint check and background check may be required on all selected applicants.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• In good standing with the college/university.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Enrolled in at least one course.
• Pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.
• Major/Field of Study in: Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Communications, Electronic Design, Commercial Art, Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Electronically designs brochures, manuals, posters, flyers use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, forms and publications based on rough drafts.
• Create custom layouts for wall artwork requests based on wall size specifications.
• Edit final material for accuracy and make revisions as necessary.
• Document project progress using Smartsheet.
• Assist with framing, printing, and laminating of small in-house requests.
• Assist in preparing production-ready files, including packaging InDesign files and exporting assets in proper formats (PDF, PNG, EPS).
• Help organize and maintain the department’s digital asset library (logos, photos, templates) to ensure consistent usage across projects.
• Preform basic photo retouching and color correction for print and digital materials.
• Update existing design templates with new content or branding or leadership elements.
• Works on team projects, as well as independent projects.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree