College Intern - Visual Communications

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 2,332,276 - 2,836,478; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free onsite Gym

Onsite Cafeteria

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is offering a Visual Communications internship in Columbus, Ohio. This internship is aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, providing an opportunity to work an average of 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling during the school semesters.

Interns will be involved in designing digital materials, assisting with project management and digital asset organization, gaining practical experience in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• Good standing with college/university.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Electronically design brochures and flyers.
• Create custom layouts for wall artwork requests.
• Edit final materials for accuracy.
• Document project progress using Smartsheet.
• Assist with framing and printing requests.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Visual Communications

Graphic Design

Marketing

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university

Minimum GPA of 2.0

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Visual Communications

Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Day and Hours: Work Days and Hours will vary between Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM depending on student’s schedule.

This is an ongoing internship located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will ideally be able to work throughout the school year and summer, for an average of 20 hours per week or less (with flexibility during the school semesters given class schedule and course load).

Pay Rate for College Interns

• Undergraduate student rate of pay - $16.93 per hour
• Graduate student rate of pay - $20.59 per hour

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!
• Onsite Cafeteria!

What You’ll Do As a College Intern

• Electronically design brochures, manuals, posters, flyers using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, forms and publications based on rough drafts.
• Create custom layouts for wall artwork requests based on wall size specifications.
• Edit final material for accuracy and make revisions as necessary.
• Document project progress using Smartsheet.
• Assist with framing, printing, and laminating of small in‑house requests.
• Assist in preparing production‑ready files, including packaging InDesign files and exporting assets in proper formats (PDF, PNG, EPS).
• Help organize and maintain the department’s digital asset library (logos, photos, templates) to ensure consistent usage across projects.
• Perform basic photo retouching and color correction for print and digital materials.
• Update existing design templates with new content or branding or leadership elements.
• Work on team projects, as well as independent projects.

Major / Field Of Study Should Be In

• Visual Communications
• Graphic Design
• Communications
• Electronic Design
• Commercial Art
• Marketing

Eligibility Criteria

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• Be in good standing with the college/university.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
• Be enrolled in at least one course.
• Be pursuing a degree or finishing a degree.

Job Skills

Internship