Communications-Local Government Summer Intern-2024
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is Central Ohio’s regional council with over 80 members comprised of counties, cities, villages, townships, and regional organizations. We take pride in bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to collaborate on best practices and plan for the future of our growing region. We do this through a variety of programs, services and projects and initiatives – all with the goal of improving the lives of our residents and making Central Ohio stand out on the world stage.
The MORPC Local Government Summer Internship program is designed to provide qualified college students with the opportunity to obtain practical work experience with a local government within the 15-County area to prepare them for possible careers in public service. Interns work for a host for a minimum of 16 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week for a 14-week period. Interns gain applicable knowledge to enhance classroom learning through working with current government professionals as well as insights into the services provided by a regional planning commission. All MORPC internships are paid: Pay ranges between $15 to $20 per hour depending on the host. The summer 2024 internship program will begin on May 14th and will end on August 16th.
Typical Qualifications
Students must meet the following requirements:
- 30 hours of completed college coursework
- Interest in public service careers
- GPA 3.0 or higher (preferred)
- Legally eligible to work in the USA
- Reliable transportation to and from work (preferred); Many of these hosts are NOT located by transit.
Supplemental Information
Interns will…
- Gain practical work experience for a possible career in public service
- Be mentored by a professional in the field
- Gain exposure to the services offered by a planning commission by attending commission meetings, program work groups and special MORPC-sponsored events and forums
MORPC is an EOE/AAP employer.
Please apply online at http://www.morpc.org/careers/ or you may mail a resume to:
MORPC Attn: SUMM-Communication Intern-2024
111 Liberty St., Suite 100
Columbus, OH 43215
No phone calls please.
Agency
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Address
111 Liberty St
Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
614-228-2663
614-228-2663
Website