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.
This role 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
Jul 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
William Green Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Negotiable based on experience
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.
Our Guiding Principles…
This role 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
Jul 1, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
William Green Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
Negotiable based on experience
Schedule
Part-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!
A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state.
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