Hamilton County Fellowship (Seeking Graduate and Undergraduate Students) (4953-27)

Hamilton County, Ohio • Cincinnati, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Hamilton County Fellowship Program is a paid program for undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in public service. Fellows gain exposure to County government through a core curriculum, project-based initiatives, career exploration, networking, and professional development. They work under senior administrators and managers and learn about management practices and strategies while contributing to Hamilton County’s mission to provide efficient, high-quality, equitable services.

Fellows spend four to six weeks in each core area: the Board of County Commissioners; Administration and Media/Communications; Financial Management; and Human Resources. They may also choose four optional areas for six-week rotations, including Social Services, Planning and Development, Public Safety, Criminal Justice & Courts, Environmental Services, and Asset Management.

The position is based at 138 East Court St., Cincinnati, Ohio. The stated schedule is 20 hours per week, generally during core hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the posting also describes a three-month full-time program option. The assignment may be six or 12 months, or the three-month full-time program. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour. Benefits include Ohio Public Employee Retirement System participation, including a 14% employer contribution and a defined benefit option.

Requirements

• Be an actively enrolled undergraduate junior or senior with at least 60 completed credit hours, or be a graduate student.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to a career in public service.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills and provide quality customer service.
• Work well in a team.
• Take initiative and create and implement ideas.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, data, and statistics to help Board of County Commissioners offices keep informed about the community and residents.
• Assist the County’s administrative team with core duties, operations, and special projects, and contribute ideas and creative solutions.
• Participate in financial management programs involving budget administration, financial forecasting, grant management, economic equity, and purchasing.
• Partner on Human Resources initiatives involving HR policy, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS, and employee development.
• Complete project-based initiatives and rotations across the fellowship’s core areas and selected optional areas.
• Work under the direction of senior administrators and managers.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $25.00 per hour.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, including a 14% employer contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Flexible work options.
• Project-based professional development, networking, and career exploration.

What This Job Offers

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