Grants Intern

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

17d • 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. What We Do: The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources! What You’ll Do: The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated student to join our team as a Grants Intern . This position offers hands-on experience in grants management and monitoring processes within state government. As a Grants Intern, you will work closely with OBM staff on projects that strengthen compliance and financial oversight. Interns will work between 24-32 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office. If selected, the primary workdays can be mutually agreed upon; we can work with your schedule. 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. 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. When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made. The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Requirements

• Currently near completion of an undergraduate degree or enrolled in a graduate program (e.g., Master of Public Administration).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex data.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial accounting principles.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred fields of study\: Accounting or Public Administration (auditing coursework is helpful).
• Prior experience with monitoring grants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with subrecipient monitoring to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Supporting the Single Audit Review Centralization Project , helping streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Analyzing complex financial data using tools such as Excel .
• Collaborating with team members on monitoring and grants-related tasks.

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