2024 College Intern - Public Information /Communications

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Tuscarawas County-New Philadelphia Work Locations: District 11 HQ 2201 Reiser Avenue New Philadelphia 44663 Organization: Transportation - District 11 Classified Indicator: Unclassified Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $15.
46 - $16.
93 Unposting Date: Ongoing Primary Job Skill: Communications Technical Skills: Communications Professional Skills: Attention to Detail Agency Contact Name: D11 HR Department Agency Contact Information: D11.
hr@dot.
ohio.
gov 2024 College Intern - Public Information /Communications (240001UQ) Job Duties Paid ODOT College Internship, Public Information/Communications Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 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 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.
ODOTers 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 Student Rank Rate of Pay (New Hires/Students) Rate of Pay (@ Rank Change) Freshman and Sophomore Students $15.
46 per hour $16.
43 per hour Junior and Senior Students $15.
96 per hour $16.
93 per hour Graduate Students $19.
41 per hour $20.
59 per hour Official Position Description: 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.
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 Position is Unclassified per Section 124.
11(A)(29) Qualifications Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
The final applicant selected for this position selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.
Ohio.
Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.
ohio.
gov.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
Based on job duties, this position is designated as NOT telework eligible.
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the 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 applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.