2027 ODNR Paid Summer Internship - Cultural History & Archives/Library - Columbus, Ohio
About The Position
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is hiring a paid summer intern focused on Cultural History and Archives/Library work in Columbus, Ohio. The internship provides practical experience with historical interpretation, archival processing, and collections documentation, as well as opportunities to learn about ODNR and its work managing and protecting Ohio’s natural resources. Interns also have access to professional development and training opportunities. The position is temporary and part-time, with variable work hours, and pays $16.00 per hour. Applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time in a History or Archives/Library Science major at an accredited college, university, or community college offering or leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree, and must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must submit a resume, writing sample, and transcript. The writing sample should generally be one to two pages and relevant to the internship.
Requirements
- Be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in a History or Archives/Library Science major at an accredited college, university, or community college offering or leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree.
- Maintain good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Submit a resume and a writing sample with the application.
- Submit a transcript for coursework, degrees, or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.
- Demonstrate how minimum qualifications are met in the application.
Responsibilities
- Research and develop content for historical interpretation.
- Document historical assets for upload to online collections management software.
- Process and describe files using the State of Ohio Archives processing method.
- Gain knowledge of the Department’s work and purpose.
- Contribute to ODNR’s work to balance the wise use and protection of Ohio’s natural resources.
Benefits
- Hands-on, practical experience
- Flexible hours
- Option to gain school credit
- Safe, inclusive, respectful workplace
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
