OHFA is seeking to fill six (6) College Intern positions. College Interns will provide project, research, and administrative support to an assigned OHFA division. These positions will offer practical experience in a professional public-sector environment and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in support of affordable housing efforts statewide. Interns assist with day-to-day tasks, participate in team projects, and develop skills aligned with their academic and career interests.
In their work, College Interns will perform all or some of the following tasks for the department to which they are assigned...
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Assist staff with data collection, research, and preparation of reports or presentations.
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Support process improvement initiatives by gathering information and identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency.
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Maintain and update files, records, logs, and internal documentation.
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Prepare draft correspondence, summaries, briefing materials, and other written materials as assigned.
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Participate in internal meetings, take notes, and help track follow-up tasks.
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Provide general administrative support, including scheduling assistance, document preparation, and responding to routine inquiries.
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Collaborate with team members to complete assignments and contribute to agency goals.
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Follow all OHFA policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and ethical guidelines.
Working conditions:
Staff report to OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
OHFA is seeking College Interns in the following degree fields:
A copy of a current transcript should be submitted along with the application.
Technical and Professional Skills Necessary for Success: Internship, Accounting and Finance, Public Relations, Information Technology, Law, Active Learning, Confidentiality, Listening, Emotional Intelligence
Supplemental Information
College Interns will average no more than 29 hours per week and are NOT eligible for benefits.
- Salary will be paid in accordance with the OHFA pay scale for College Interns.
Freshman/Sophomore
$18.00 hourly
Graduate 1st Year
$21.00 hourly
Graduate 2nd Year+
$22.00 hourly
Background Requirements
The final candidate selected for a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All external applicants that are selected for an interview may be required to provide at least three professional references & complete the Supplemental Nepotism Statement at the time of the interview.
ADA
OHFA is committed to providing access & reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs & employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act & other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please email DeHavlyn Wainwright.
EEO Statement
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer & does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy & immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law & any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms & conditions of employment.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
