College Intern - Communications
Columbus
Monday, 22 June 2026
William Green Building (WGBL)30 West Spring Street. Columbus, 43215-2256 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. To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here. 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: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. What's in it for you... Flexible work hours. Paid internship. Real-world experience. The opportunity to work for an agency with an important mission.