College Internship (Paid) - Public Information Office, PN 20050824
About The Position
Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day\: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization. ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future. What You Will Do\: Visit maintenance facilities and projects to get photo and video footage of employees working Create district newsletter featuring stories about our people, upcoming events, and other newsworthy topics Participate in social media strategy and creative outreach. Help tell our story. Assist in managing programs and events such as district paint-a-plow, district Roadeo, etc. An official position description will be given at the time of interview. Benefits to You: -PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school -Flexible hours based around your school schedule -Real world experience -Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing -The opportunity to work on an important mission We are seeking Communications, Visual Communications Technology, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Production, or Marketing students to apply for a college intern position for the following semesters\: Summer 2026. Employment would be full time in the summer and can lead to part-time during the school year. This position is overtime eligible based upon FLSA Standards. Temporary appointments are unclassified pursuant to O.R.C. 124.30 (29). This internship will begin the semester the applicant has indicated and end at the conclusion of the semester. Pay is based upon student's academic status\: Freshman & Sophomore $19.50/hr Junior & Senior $20.00/hr Graduate Students $24.00/hr Applicant MUST be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing. Preferred Majors are\: Communications, Visual Communications Technology, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Production, or Marketing. Must show proof of valid Driver's License in order to operate state vehicles.
Requirements
- Applicant MUST be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.
- Must show proof of valid Driver's License in order to operate state vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- Communications
- Visual Communications Technology
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Media Production
- Marketing
Responsibilities
- Visit maintenance facilities and projects to get photo and video footage of employees working
- Create district newsletter featuring stories about our people, upcoming events, and other newsworthy topics
- Participate in social media strategy and creative outreach.
- Help tell our story.
- Assist in managing programs and events such as district paint-a-plow, district Roadeo, etc.
Benefits
- PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school
- Flexible hours based around your school schedule
- Real world experience
- Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing
- The opportunity to work on an important mission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
