2027 ODNR Paid Summer Internship - Graphic Design, Photography & Videography - Columbus, Ohio
Job details
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $33,280/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- stateofohio.csod.com
About this role
2045 Morse Road, ODNR Main
Columbus, Ohio, 43229
United States
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.
Applications for the 2027 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Summer Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions from students of Graphic
Design, Photography, or Videography disciplines.
What we need
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of 2027 ODNR Paid Summer Intern.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) offers some of the most diverse career opportunities in state government. Opportunities expand well beyond parks and recreation. The team of biologists, geologists, naturalist, forestry, wildlife and fisheries employees, just to name a few, helps the department fulfill its responsibility to manage and protect some of Ohio’s most critical resources – forests, rivers, breath-taking natural areas, shorelines and islands, astounding geologic formations, wildlife, oil, gas, minerals and water resources.
About the ODNR Summer Internship
- Work on design projects including signage, flyers, handouts and social graphics.
- Build content for online platforms.
- Research, edit, write and fact check news releases
- Coordinate exhibits, which includes set up, tear down, scheduling and signage.
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of what the Department does and why.
- Have access to unique professional development and training opportunities.
- Play a role in ensuring a balance between wise use and protection of Ohio’s natural resources for the benefit of all..
ODNR seeks applicants from a wide variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:
- ARTS: digital arts, graphic design, journalism, visual communication design
- BUSINESS: advertising, accounting, business, communication, English, finance, history, hospitality management, human resources, information management, information systems, marketing, operations management, public affairs
- HUMAN SERVICES: criminal justice, fire science, outdoor recreation and education, recreation management, tourism
- TECHNICAL: carpentry, facilities maintenance, geographic information science (GIS), welding
**Please review your application thoroughly prior to
submitting. Ensure work history and education are populating in the work
experience section of your application. Applications must clearly demonstrate
how minimum qualifications are met. **
For issues regarding your application, contact: [email protected]
An ODNR internship offers:
- Hands-on, practical experience
- Flexible hours
- The option to gain school credit
- A safe, inclusive, respectful workplace
ODNR Core Values:
- Do The Right Thing, The Right Way
- Promote Science-Based Stewardship
- If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Now
- Strive for Excellence in Customer Service
- Commit to Great Communication
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 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.
Candidates meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in Graphic Design, Photography, or Videography majors, at an accredited college, university, or community college, which offers or leads to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree.
- Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher).
- Applicants will be required to submit a resume, portfolio with a sample of graphic design work (or a link to the applicants’ website) and writing sample with their application. (A writing sample can be a research paper or writing assignment from a previous job or class and is, generally, one to two pages in length. The topic of the writing sample is up to the applicant but should be relevant to the internship to which the applicant is seeking.)
Job Skills: Internship, Active Learning, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Critical Thinking, Observation, Franklin County
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.