College Intern - Communications

The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guiding our agency is the Mission Statement which explains that we are ONE TEAM providing education, innovation, outreach, and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy, accuracy, responsiveness, and equitability in each interaction. 

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking one (1) College Intern to work in our Communications Division.

What You’ll do as an Intern in Communications

You will gain hands on experience working with the Communications team and other Taxation professionals connecting your classroom knowledge with real-world experience.

Key duties include:

• Assisting with social media strategy and planning.
• Creating graphic designs for various content needs.
• Assisting with the content review and editing of presentation materials.
• Developing marketing collateral (one-page informational handouts, rack cards, etc.)
• Researching and writing various forms of content for internal and external usage.
• Assisting the video content team with concepting, script writing, shooting assistance, editing, social media adaptation, and more.
• Writing various forms of content including newsletter articles, agency intranet, department communications, and more.

Project Management with the Ohio State Fair including but not limited to:

• Managing and supporting volunteers.
• Inventory management of booth materials.
• Daily presence during the fair – no more than 40 hours per week during the fair (July 29 - Aug. 9).
• Creating social media content for the fair daily. daily.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible Schedule (except for the Ohio State Fair, July 29- Aug. 9)
• $20 per hour
• Convenient location north of downtown, including free parking (15-minute drive from OSU campus)
• Real experience that will further your career as a communications professional

To apply, please make sure you attach a copy of your résumé, and an unofficial copy of your transcripts to the online application.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process, please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: 614-466-5122 or by email to: Accessibility@tax.ohio.gov.

Candidates must be enrolled in college to qualify. 

Technical Skills: Communications 

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Teamwork