College Intern - Information Technology (PN 20068689)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Ohio is offering a part-time College Intern - Information Technology position in Columbus. You will gain hands‑on experience developing and maintaining ETL pipelines using SQL, Python, and cloud data‑warehouse tools, while collaborating with data engineers and analysts.

The role supports AI/ML design and data modeling under guidance, handles data cleaning, and helps translate business questions into actionable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in an accredited higher education program majoring in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Software), Economics or Business Analytics

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining ETL pipelines using SQL, Python, and cloud data‑warehouse tools.
• Work collaboratively with our data engineers, architects, and analysts to translate business questions into actionable data solutions.
• Participate in the design and development of AI/ML solutions, supporting our data scientists with model preparation and evaluation.
• Support data modeling activities, including applying normalization and denormalization concepts under the guidance of senior team members.
• Perform data cleaning and preprocessing by identifying and resolving data quality concerns, handling missing values, and preparing datasets for modeling and analysis.
• Analyze large datasets: clean, transform, and interpret substantial volumes of structured and unstructured data using tools like Python and SQL.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT and business units, to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Communicate insights by creating visualizations and reports to present findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Skills

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Interpreting Data

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment in accredited higher education program (CS, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Economics or Business Analytics)

Job description

Job Description - College Intern - Information Technology (PN 20068689) (260006PZ)

College Intern - Information Technology (PN 20068689) ( 260006PZ )

Organization

Workers' Compensation

Unposting Date

Sep 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

William Green Building 30 West Spring Street Columbus 43215-2256

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $16.01 - $24.00 depending on class rank

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Union : N/A

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Teamwork

Agency Overview

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

What our employees have to say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC

Job Description

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flextime work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex‑time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist in developing and maintaining ETL pipelines using SQL, Python, and cloud data‑warehouse tools.

• Work collaboratively with our data engineers, architects, and analysts to translate business questions into actionable data solutions.

• Participate in the design and development of AI/ML solutions, supporting our data scientists with model preparation and evaluation.

• Support data modeling activities, including applying normalization and denormalization concepts under the guidance of senior team members.

• Perform data cleaning and preprocessing by identifying and resolving data quality concerns, handling missing values, and preparing datasets for modeling and analysis.

• Analyze large datasets: clean, transform, and interpret substantial volumes of structured and unstructured data using tools like Python and SQL.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including IT and business units, to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.

• Communicate insights by creating visualizations and reports to present findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Projected Schedule:
A maximum of 29 hours per week. The schedule is flexible and will fall between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Must currently be enrolled in an accredited higher education program majoring in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering (Electrical, Industrial, Software), Economics or Business Analytics

Supplemental Information

EEO & ADA Statement: The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Kathleen Bourke at 614-644-7811 or by email to: [e-mail].

Transportation: Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state‑owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts: For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check: Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

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.