College Intern - Public Affairs

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations

Charles D Shipley Building1970 West Broad StreetColumbus43223-1102

Organization

Public SafetyClassified Indicator : UnclassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule

Part-timeWork Hours : work hours listed belowCompensation : $16.93 per hour

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Primary Job Skill

InternshipTechnical Skills : Communications, Internship, Public RelationsProfessional Skills : Attention to Detail, Written CommunicationCollege Intern - Public Affairs(23000A58)

Job Duties

About Us : Who We Are :

Who We Are :

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

We support each other by embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize the strengths, abilities, and uniqueness of all staff.

What You'll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Public Affairs Unit

Report in location : 1970 W. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours : Varies, dependent on student's school schedule

This is a ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

Major / field of study should be in : Communications, Marketing, or Journalism

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status :

Undergraduate students rate of pay - $16.93 per hour

Graduate students rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Responsible for :

• Assisting with reviewing and editing media releases
• Writing, reviewing and editing articles for The Flying Wheel
• Assisting with the development of social media content
• Performing other related duties as required

The final candidate should be proficient in :

• Adobe Creative Cloud - InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere
• Microsoft Office Suite

What’s in it for you :

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 ! Our benefits package includes : .

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.

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.

Qualifications

Employment Requirements (all must be verified upon hire)

To be eligible for an internship opportunity at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, an applicant must :

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as verified via official or unofficial transcript or letter on letterhead from the Registrar's office confirming enrollment
• Be in good standing with the college / university
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0
• Be enrolled in at least one course
• Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree

Job Skills

Technical Skills : Internship, Communications, Public Relations

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Written Communication

The pay rate for a college intern is based upon the students' academic status :

Undergraduate students rate of pay - $16.93 per hour

Graduate students rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Major / field of study should be in : Communications, Marketing, or Journalism

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis).

Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.