Budget Intern

Office of Fiscal & Monitoring Services

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS Webpage

What You’ll Do

In this position, you will be assigned to the Bureau of Budget & Cost Management. The Bureau of Budget & Cost Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the agency’s budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and federal budget estimates, as well as maintaining the agency's account coding structure activities.

Day-to-day You Will

• Assist with the budget lifecycle for an assigned area within ODJFS.
• Review the ODJFS budget for assigned office area.
• Review purchase orders.
• Generate reports, charts, and tables in Excel.
• Prepare and develop financial reports containing analysis.
• Craft, and present data in terms that are simple and easy to understand.
• Analyze data, and tailor your report/findings for different audiences.
• Compare actual expenditures against estimated expenditures.
• Verify expenditures are within appropriate budget guidelines.
• Ad-hoc research.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Passion for public service.
• Graduate level or undergraduate senior
• Majors: Public policy, political science, business, public administration, or related
• Ready to gain in-depth knowledge about ODJFS services and its budget cycle.
  
  

Schedule

• Summer 2025: 8 – 16 hours/week minimum. Hours must be worked M-F between 8AM – 5PM.
• Hours must be worked onsite at 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH. 43215
  
  

Travel: Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

The Ideal Candidate, At Minimum, Must Have The Following

• Currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and maintain good academic standing;
• Provide proof of academic enrollment (copy of current transcript) by attaching to your application
  
  

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

JFS_Recruitment@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Mar 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$12 - $18 based on academic year

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills

Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Business, Internship

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Critical Thinking

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Public Assistance
• Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support
  
  

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do everyday.