What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Intern - Communications position at Ohio Department of Youth Services?
The Ohio Department of Youth Services is seeking a College Intern to work on our Communications team. As an intern with our department, you will gain hands-on experience working with professionals in a number of areas. The position will allow you to connect your classroom knowledge with real-world experience.
The College Intern will assist the communications team in performing various duties. This includes but is not limited to:
Technical Skills: Communications, Graphic Arts, Internship
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Creativity, Time Management, Written Communication
Organization
Youth Services - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Amanda Norris, Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Nov 7, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
Work Location
William Green Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Negotiable based on experience
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
Flexible
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Communications
Technical Skills
Communications, Graphic Arts, Internship
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Creativity, Time Management, Written Communication
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM!
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
The College Intern will assist the communications team in performing various duties. This includes but is not limited to:
- Prepare public relations materials such as newsletters and fact sheets
- Assist with social media scheduling and reviewing news clips
- Write articles and assist on video shoots
- Assist with website updates and edits
- Help maintain distribution lists and communication channels
- Create graphic designs and infographics
- Attend meetings and take notes when needed
- Flexible work hours
- Paid internship
- Real-world experience
- The opportunity to work for an agency with an important mission
- Must be currently enrolled in a college or university working towards a degree in Communications, Journalism, or related major.
- Must be able to show proof of academic enrollment.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Technical Skills: Communications, Graphic Arts, Internship
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Creativity, Time Management, Written Communication
Organization
Youth Services - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Amanda Norris, Amanda.Norris@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Nov 7, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
Work Location
William Green Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Negotiable based on experience
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
Flexible
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Communications
Technical Skills
Communications, Graphic Arts, Internship
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Creativity, Time Management, Written Communication
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM!
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
- Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
- Treat everyone with respect
- Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
- Provide the best support and services for youth and families
- Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
- Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
- Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
