Summer 2025 Environmental and Financial Assistance Internships

What We Need YOU To Do

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest intern in the Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance (DEFA) at our Central Office located in Columbus, Ohio.

Essentials. Let's Talk About 'em

As a college intern, you'll assist staff with a variety of tasks such as program reviews, field work, research and data analysis, marketing and communications and administrative support. This internship offers a hands-on experience to water infrastructure funding programs from multiple perspectives.

Program Support

• Based on the your education, experience and areas of interest, you will assist in the review and processing of financial requests for water and wastewater projects.
• Assist the office with the closing out of loans by obtaining completed performance certifications and other documentation.
• Assist the WRRSP unit with GIS mapping and program metrics analysis.
  
  

Field Work

• Attend pre-construction meetings/site visits, construction site visits, progress meetings and events.
• Attend pre-nomination site visits with the WRRSP staff.
  
  

Research and Data Support

• Assist in preparation and/or collection of metrics for financial assistance programs and performance metrics.
• Prepare datasets in response to requests for program information.
• Assist in preparation of periodic reporting.
  
  

Administrative Support

• Conduct in-person, email and phone communications regarding the Office of Financial Assistance funding programs.
• Obtain complete records for projects and updates databases as needed.
• Prepare marketing materials, website updates and other programmatic materials, as needed.
  
  

Ready to level up your experience? Apply today, and let's talk.

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date.
• Major area of study: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical) or relevant field of study.
• Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable.
• Skills in computers (word processing and database work)
  
  

Job Skills: Environmental Services, Accounting and Finance, Data Analytics, Data Entry, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Interpreting Financial Statements, Program Management, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication, Customer Focus

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Erika Carleski

Unposting Date

Feb 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

50 W Town St

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$16.00

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

N/A

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Data Entry, Interpreting Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance, Environmental Services, Program Management

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication

Agency Overview

What We Need:

Ohio EPA Summer Intern – Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance **This posting is hiring for 2 internship positions within the division.

What We Do

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.