Job Description **Primary Location**

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation : Varies - see supplemental information Paid DriveOhio Communications College Intern, PN 20097552 ( 22000216 ) **Job Duties**

**Paid DriveOhio Communications College Intern, PN 20097552**

**COLLEGE INTERN**

**Who We Are:**

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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 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 agencys vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

DriveOhio is the states innovation hub for smart mobility. Together with its partners, DriveOhio has developed the worlds most advanced smart mobility ecosystem of connected, autonomous, electric, and shared transportation on the ground, in the air, everywhere. From public policy to workforce readiness, and ground technology to advanced air mobility, DriveOhio is committed to advancing smart mobility in Ohio.

**ODOT's Mission Statement:**

To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will:

* Take care of what we have

* Make our system work better

* Improve safety

* Enhance capacity

**Who we are looking for:**

* College student

* Communications/journalism major

* Knack for writing & utilizing technology

**What you will be doing:**

* Writing for the DriveOhio & FlyOhio teams

* Utilizing graphics software

* Creating social media information

**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

**This position is telework eligible.**

Under supervision & training of designated staff, assists DriveOhio & FlyOhio with communications initiatives (e.g., uses computer & related software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop) to provide computer-generated graphic design & visual communications services (e.g., creates graphics & crafts language for use on social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter)); gathers information on projects & special events; utilizes a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office) to assist in writing & distributing press releases &/or articles & to develop information brochures & fact sheets. Takes pictures for publication in ODOTs quarterly newsletter; develops presentations for use by DriveOhio & FlyOhio staff using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint); operates camera equipment to shoot b-roll videos & conduct interviews; utilizes computer & related software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro & Adobe Rush) to produce & edit video packages.

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).

**Qualifications**

**Currently enrolled in college**

**ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.**

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA standards.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Pay Information

Freshman & Sophomores - $15.46 per hour

Juniors & Seniors - $15.96 per hour

Graduate students & above - $19.41

Background Check Information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal conviction will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.