College Intern

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Ohio – Education and Workforce offers a part-time College Intern position in the Farm to School program, supporting Ohio Proud on the Menu and Grow Ohio Grant initiatives across Ohio. The internship develops promotional campaigns, educational resources, and school garden outreach.

You will assist in campaign materials, trainings with the Farm to School Chef, and communications production, gaining hands-on experience in nutrition education and public outreach across the state.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.
• Preferred coursework in Nutrition, Agriculture, Communications, or Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Finalize campaign materials and develop promotional toolkits.
• Review grant reports and present findings.
• Collaborate with Farm to School Chef on trainings and events.
• Create content for educational materials and communications related to school gardens.
• Draft quarterly Farm to School Newsletter and bi-weekly written communications.

Skills

Marketing

Promotional Campaigns

Agriculture

Food Services

Education

Currently enrolled in a college or university

Job description

Job Description - College Intern (2600064I)

College Intern ( 2600064I )

Organization

Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 12, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus 43215-4104

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $20/hour, based on class level

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours : 15-20 hours weekly

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills : Marketing, Promotional Campaigns, Agriculture, Food Services

Professional Skills : Creativity, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and post-secondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational
goals.

Job Description

Farm to School programs in Ohio offer students fresh, locally grown or raised foods and teach them about agriculture and nutrition. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (the Department) manages several Farm to School initiatives, including: Ohio Proud on the Menu, a local foods marketing campaign; Grow Ohio Grant, a Farm to School subgrant program; professional development led by a chef; and school garden activities that help increase students’ access to school-grown foods in cafeteria meals and exposure to agricultural careers.

Reporting to the Office of Nutrition Education Employee Consultant 3 at the Department, the Farm to School college intern will advance Farm to School initiatives across the state.

Intern Duties

• Ohio Proud on the Menu Campaign
  • Finalize campaign materials, including presentations and toolkits.
  • Develop additional promotional materials as needed.
  • Assist in the inventory management and distribution of physical campaign assets.
• Grow Ohio Grant
  • Review grantees’ final reports and present findings in written and visual formats.
• Farm to School Chef
  • Collaborate with the Department’s Farm to School Chef on the development and delivery of training and events.
• School Gardens
  • Creates content for educational materials and communications related to school gardens.
• Other duties include
  • Draft quarterly Farm to School Newsletter and bi-weekly written communications.
  • Update existing educational resources to align with new nutrition guidelines.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of Farm to School trainings.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic
standing.

Preferred experience or coursework in Nutrition, Agriculture, Communications,
and/or Marketing.

Supplemental Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/ ... Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other Professional Skills Creativity, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ([e-mail]).

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.