Public Affairs Intern - Hybrid

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel, the state’s voice for millions of Ohio residential utility consumers, seeks a college student with an interest in public service to work as an intern in its Public Affairs Department. The agency seeks justice and equity for utility consumers, including at-risk Ohioans, regarding their electric, natural gas, telephone, and water utility services. Since the legislature created the agency in 1976, we have sought affordable utility bills and reliable utility service for residential consumers. At OCC, we put Consumers’ First. This is a part-time position with a potential for full-time employment during the summer months. Applicants may be considered for a summer only, school year or year-round internship. We likely will offer a hybrid work opportunity, combining remote and in-person work.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in journalism, communications, public relations, public policy, political science or similar major.
Ability to protect information that is confidential from being disclosed.
Able to effectively find solutions in projects for the agency and consumers.
Good interpersonal skills, including empathy, for answering calls and emails from Ohio consumers.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Skilled in the use of a computer and Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to lift and handle boxes of material weighing up to 20 pounds.