Office of Public Information, Creative Services Intern (Fall Semester)

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an Intern for the Public Information Office – Creative Services Section. The Public Information Intern supports the Office of Public Information by assisting with website management, graphic design, and streamlining operations.

Requirements

Current undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.
Demonstrated skills in web design and proficiency in web development, including knowledge in programming languages used for website development.
Ability to apply basic design principles to create clear, visually coherent work.
Proficient in developing compelling public messaging.
Ability to perform all aspects of the job with professionalism, patience, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently.
Employees may be regularly exposed to sensitive information, and the employee is expected to keep any such information strictly confidential.
Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.
Act as a role model both inside and outside the Court.
Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others.
Work to maintain constructive working relationships.
Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court.
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, prioritize workload, and perform duties in a timely, accurate and thorough manner.
Communicate regularly with the employees’ supervisors about work-related issues.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Ability to schedule most on-site hours in Columbus between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays (scheduling is flexible within these hours).
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Preferably in front-end web design, UI/UX design, multimedia/graphic design, communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist web team with website updates using our Content Management System (CMS).
Support team to enhance the user experience on our website.
Assist the team with updating and remediating digital forms and supporting ADA‑compliant improvements across web and digital content to ensure accessibility for all users.
Support team with various design projects, including creating content for web, social media, and other digital communication materials.
Assist in developing standard operating procedures for responsibilities performed to help streamline operations and provide clear guidelines for future interns and team members.
Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all communication channels.
Other duties as assigned.