College Intern - Public Information, PN: 20077984

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) offers a Paid ODOT College Internship - Public Information for the 2027 Winter/Spring Semester. Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer, you will support the monthly and statewide newsletters, draft communications, and assist with press releases to local and state officials and the general public.

Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university in good academic standing and hold a valid driver’s license to operate a state

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.
• Must show proof of valid driver's license to operate state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread, generate copies of monthly/statewide newsletters using Word/Excel.
• Assist in gathering information on road closures, detours, and openings; help write and distribute press releases to officials, media, and the public.
• Maintain accurate records, organize materials, and assist in report preparation.
• Serve as a back-up greeter for visitors; answer calls and direct inquiries via telephone or email.

Skills

Communications

Internship

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Customer Focus

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Paid ODOT College Internship - Public Information, PN: 20077984

Position available for the 2027 Winter/Spring Semester in College

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOT employees are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Benefits to You:

• -PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school
• -Flexible hours based around your school schedule
• -Real world experience
• -Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing
• -The opportunity to work on an important mission

Position Description:

Un der supervision & training of Public Information Officer or other designated staff, uses personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, & Adobe InDesign) to prepare, proofread, generate copies of, & send & maintain files of the monthly newsletter & Statewide newsletter. Assists with gathering information on road closures, lane restrictions, & detours, new highway openings, road maintenance activities (e.g., snow & ice removal, road repairs), highway construction projects, & special events to assist in writing (e.g., using Microsoft Word) & distributing press releases to local & state officials, media (e.g., radio, television), & general public in response to current events.

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., maintains accurate records, organizes material & compiles information to assist in report preparation). Serves as backup for greeting & directing visitors (e.g., general public & couriers); answers telephone & directs incoming calls to appropriate party or takes messages; provides information about ODOT activities &/or programs by responding to inquiries received by telephone &/or email using computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student's major field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

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

Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.

Technical Skills:

• Communications
• Internship

Professional Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning
• Attention to Detail
• Flexibility
• Customer Focus