College Intern - Communications
College Intern - Communications
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Job Description
The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a College Intern to work on our Communications team. As an intern with our department you will gain hands-on experience working with professionals in a number of areas. The position will allow you to connect your classroom knowledge with real-world experience.
The College Intern will assist the communications team in performing various duties. This includes but is not limited to:
- Prepare public relations materials such as newsletters and fact sheets
- Assist with social media scheduling and reviewing news clips
- Write articles and assist on video shoots
- Assist with website updates and edits
- Help maintain distribution lists and communication channels
- Create graphic designs and infographics
- Attend meetings and take notes when needed
Whats in it for you...
- Flexible work hours
- Paid internship
- Real-world experience
- The opportunity to work for an agency with an important mission
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a degree in Communications Journalism or related major.
- Must be able to show proof of academic enrollment.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Skill: Communications
Technical Skills: Communications Graphic Arts Internship
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail Creativity Time Management Written Communication
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
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 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.
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohios future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders ages 10-21 who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohios 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles
- Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
- Treat everyone with respect
- Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
- Provide the best support and services for youth and families
- Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
- Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
- Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS please visit our website by clickinghere
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
