College Internship Paid - Public Information Office PN
College Internship Paid - Public Information Office PN
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Job Description
MUST BE ENROLLED IN AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND IN GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING.
Preferred Majors: Communications Journalism Public Relations Visual Communications Technology.
Preferred experience in Microsoft & Mac platforms.
This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the students major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the students education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.
Under supervision & training of Public Information Officer or other designated staff uses personal computer & related software (e.g. Microsoft Word Excel & Adobe InDesign) to prepare proofread generate copies of & send & maintain files of the monthly newsletter & Statewide newsletter. Assists with gathering information on road closures lane restrictions & detours new highway openings road maintenance activities (e.g. snow & ice removal road repairs) highway construction projects & special events to assist in writing (e.g. using Microsoft Word) & distributing press releases to local & state officials media (e.g. radio television) & general public in response to current events.
Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g. maintains accurate records organizes material & compiles information to assist in report preparation). Serves as backup for greeting & directing visitors (e.g. general public & couriers); answers telephone & directs incoming calls to appropriate party or takes messages; provides information about ODOT activities &/or programs by responding to inquiries received by telephone &/or email using computer & related software (e.g. Microsoft Outlook).
This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the students major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the students education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.
This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)29
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that we do A LOT! From Planning Engineering Construction to Law HR Communications IT and everything in between ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking passionate and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.
ODOTs Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe accessible well maintained and positioned for the future
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
This position is overtime eligible based upon FLSA Standards.
Temporary appointments are unclassified pursuant to O.R.C. 124.11(A)29.
This internship will begin the semester the applicant has indicated and but may extend beyond the end of the semester.
Pay is based upon students academic status:
Student Rank Rate of Pay
Freshman and Sophomore Students $19.50 per hour
Junior and Senior Students $20.00 per hour
Graduate Students $24.00 per hour
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
