College Intern - Public Information, PN: 20077984

Ohio Department of Transportation; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking a Paid ODOT College Internship in Public Information for the 2027 Winter/Spring Semester. The internship offers real world experience with flexible hours around your school schedule and a wage based on your academic rank.

Based in District 01, Lima, OH, interns assist with writing press materials, gathering information on road closures, detours, and highway openings, and distributing newsletters and press releases to local and state officials and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college or university.
• Internship with real-world experience in public information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and proofreading monthly and statewide newsletters.
• Distribute press releases to local and state officials, media, and public.
• Support gathering information on road closures, detours, and highway openings.

Skills

Communications

Internship

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Customer Focus

Education

Enrolled in college/university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

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

Under 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

Organization

Transportation - District 01

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 28, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

District 1 HQ

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Allen County-Lima

Compensation

19.50 - 24.00

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

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