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Hamilton County Fellowship (Seeking Graduate and Undergraduate Students) (4953-27)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Weekly Salary:
USD 25 - 25
Weekly Salary:
Posted:
17 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title: Hamilton CountyFellowship (Seeking Graduate and Undergraduate Students) 4953-27
Location: Cincinnati Ohio
Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!
- Flexible Work Options
- Starting Pay: $25.00/hr 20 Hours per week
- 6-month or 12- month assignment. OR 3-month Full Time program
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! In this role you will be exposed to the many facets of County government that directly impact those who live work and play in Hamilton County. The fellowship features a core curriculum with project-based initiatives that will enhance networking career exploration and professional development.
The Hamilton County Fellowship Program the Countys premier paid internship program is designed for graduate and undergraduate students seeking a career in public service. This concentrated program exposes participants to the many facets of County government that directly impact those who live work and play in Hamilton County. The fellowship features a core curriculum with project-based initiatives that will enhance networking career exploration and professional development.
Fellows will be exposed to experiences that support Hamilton Countys vision to serve the residents of Hamilton County by providing the best and most responsive county government in America as well as Hamilton Countys mission to provide efficient service of the highest quality and to deliver county services equitably.
Fellows will work under the direction of senior administrators and managers and gain exposure to important management practices and strategies.
The culture at Hamilton County is built on our shared core values- care commit and enhance our community. CURRICULUM:
Fellows will spend four to six weeks with each of the following core areas:
- Board of County Commissioners Fellowship initiatives include gathering information data and statistics to help commission offices keep a pulse on the community and the people we serve.
- Administration and Media/Communications - Fellows will work alongside of the Countys top administrative team and assist in the execution of core duties
- operations and special projects while contributing fresh ideas and creative solutions.
- Financial Management- Fellows will focus on programs building a foundation in budget administration financial forecasting grant management economic equity and purchasing programs.
- Human Resources - Fellows will partner on initiatives associated with making Hamilton County an Employer of Choice: focus on the areas of HR Policy Employee Relations Compensation Benefits HRIS and Employee Development.
OPTIONAL AREAS OF CONCENTRATION:
Fellows can choose four optional areas of concentration for six week rotations.
- Social Services
- Planning and Development
- Public Safety
- Criminal Justice & Courts
- Environmental Services
- Asset Management
Minimum Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled undergraduate juniors or seniors (Completion of 60 Credit Hours) or graduate students
The Ideal Fellowship Candidate Will:
- Professional and Ethical: Demonstrates a strong work ethic. Displays a commitment to a career public service.
- Communicator: Provides quality customer service. Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills. Works well in a team.
- Innovator: Takes initiative. Creates and implements ideas. Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
Work Location and Hours:
- 138 East Court St. Cincinnati Oh. 45202
- 20 Hour Work Week generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30
Deadline to Apply:
October 30 2026
Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin citizenship status marital status age disability genetic information protected veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employerand a recovery friendly workplace.
About Company
Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more
