PAID ODOT College Intern, Office of Maintenance Operations, PN 20075936

College Intern, Office of Maintenance Operations, PN 20075936

What You Will Do

• You will work with ODOT staff and partners to establish and maintain pollinator habitats on ODOT right-of-way by planting wildflowers and removing unwanted vegetation using hand and mechanical methods.
• You will perform vegetation and wildlife assessments using scientific survey methods, dichotomous keys, and other identification tools
• You will participate in or leads pollinator education programs with the public. Designs interpretive signage and publications. Manages inventory of photographs and publications.
• You will work directly with state and federal agencies, wildlife biologists, landowners, conservation groups, incarcerated individuals, volunteers, and the general public to expand pollinator habitat across Ohio.
• You will assist with scientific research projects.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience using dichotomous keys and other tools to identify plants and animals
• Experience removing vegetation by operating machinery, power tools, and hand pruners
• Experience with public speaking, developing educational programs, creating interpretive signage, and designing educational publications
• Experience collecting and managing large amounts of data to create reports using Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Geographical Information System software and/or Google Earth to develop basic maps
  
  

Benefits To You

• Receive pay based on your rank in school.
• Enjoy flexible work hours based around your school schedule.
• Receive real world on-the-job experience.
• Receive an opportunity to work on an important mission.
  
  

The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status

• Freshman and Sophomore - $19.50 per hour
• Junior and Senior - $20.00 per hour
• Graduate Students - $24.00 per hour
  
  

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good academic standing.

If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of a valid driver's license or must provide own transportation.

Organization

Transportation - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Amber Cottrill; Amber.Cottrill@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio Dept of Transportation

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$19.50-24.00/hr *based on class rank

Schedule

Part-time

Work Hours

07:30 AM To 04:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Transportation

Technical Skills

Internship

Professional Skills

Active Learning