Communications College Intern (PN )

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Accepting applications for a Communications College Intern

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• Inclusion

• Partnership

• Respect

The Division of Human Resources provides quality services to attract motivate manage and retain a diverse and competent workforce. The division emphasizes customer service based on consultation and communication with the DODD workforce in order for the agency to more effectively carry out its mission and values.

What Youll Do:

Under general direction assists the communications team in performing various duties:

• Prepares public relations materials such as newsletters and fact sheets

• Assists with creating and scheduling social media content designing graphics and other materials

• Develops questions interviews and writes for written pieces

• Assists on video shoots and takes event photos; assists with website updates and edits

• Helps maintain distribution lists and communication channels

• Attends meetings & takes notes when needed

• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the internship.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree program related to Communications Marketing or
  Business
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Experience with social media is a plus

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 Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion ofeligibility 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.

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.

No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

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 request a reasonable accommodation due to disability please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at

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