Creative Services Intern, Office of Communications

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a Creative Services Intern to support the Office of Communications’ Creative Services Section. The intern assists with website management, graphic design, accessibility improvements, and process development. This is an unpaid, part-time internship of up to 270 hours, expected to begin after January 1, 2027, and end before May 1, 2027. Most on-site hours must be scheduled in Columbus on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; scheduling is flexible within those hours. Where a university program awards internship credit, the Court will try to tailor the internship to the requested length and hours.

The position has no supervisory responsibilities. It operates in an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers and phones. The employee may need to move about the office and building, communicate and exchange information, and perform research and writing. The employee may encounter sensitive information and is expected to keep it strictly confidential. Candidates selected for an interview will complete an editing test. The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check. During the internship, interns may not participate in other legal-related internships, externships, clerkships, or employment, paid or unpaid, without prior written approval.

Requirements

• Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated web design skills and proficiency in web development, including knowledge of programming languages used for website development.
• Ability to apply basic design principles to create clear, visually coherent work and use established guidelines and tools for simple layouts and routine design problems.
• Proficiency in developing compelling public messaging.
• Ability to work professionally, patiently, discreetly, and confidentially.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently.
• Efficiency, organization, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to schedule most on-site hours in Columbus on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Must submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter by November 12, 2026.
• Must pass a criminal background check if selected.
• An editing test is part of the interview process.
• Prior written approval is required to participate during the internship in another legal-related internship, externship, clerkship, or employment.

Nice To Haves

• Study in front-end web design, UI/UX design, multimedia/graphic design, communications, or a related field.
• A university program that offers internship credit; the internship may be tailored to the program’s desired length and hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the web team with website updates using the Content Management System (CMS).
• Support improvements to the website user experience and user interface.
• Assist with updating and remediating digital forms and supporting ADA-compliant improvements across web and digital content.
• Support graphic design projects, including creating content for web, social media, and other digital communication materials.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures for assigned responsibilities to streamline operations and provide guidance for future interns and team members.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and accurate messaging across communication channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and follow Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain professional and constructive working relationships, manage time and workload effectively, communicate regularly with supervisors about work-related issues, and maintain reliable and punctual attendance.

What This Job Offers

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