Top 10 Government internship Jobs in Columbus

Public Health Internship Opportunities
State of Ohio - Health —Columbus, OH
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Criminal background check
- Business Administration
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Human Resources Intern
State of Ohio - Education and Workforce —Columbus, OH
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Criminal background check
- SharePoint
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
22h
CAMS Sustainability Internship (20097526)
State of Ohio - Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center —Columbus, OH
- $16.44 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- SQL
- Criminal background check
Cadet Core College Intern
State of Ohio - Public Safety —Columbus, OH
- $16.93 - $20.59 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
College Intern - Safety Services (Education & Training) - PN: 20078320
State of Ohio - Workers' Compensation —Columbus, OH
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
College Internship Information Technology (20097565)
State of Ohio - Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center —Columbus, OH
- $16.44 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Java
- JavaScript
- Criminal background check
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
5d
Student Intern II (Vacancy)
City of Columbus —Columbus, OH
- $14 - $23 an hour
- Temporary
- Office
- Trade school
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
5d
PAID ODOT College Intern, Office of Traffic Operations, PN 20082587
State of Ohio - Transportation - Central Office —Columbus, OH
- $19.50 - $24.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Criminal background check
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
5d
College Intern - Visual Communications
State of Ohio - Public Safety —Columbus, OH
- $16.93 - $20.59 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Office
- Free parking
- Paid holidays

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Public Health Internship Opportunities
State of Ohio - Health —Columbus, OH
Currently pursuing a college degree in biological science, animal science, public health, or a related field. The Pay Rate for internships will be determined by…
$18 - $22 an hour
Human Resources Intern
State of Ohio - Education and Workforce —Columbus, OH
Use checklists to assist in archiving electronic documents on SharePoint sites; The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Human Resources, is…
$20 - $24 an hour
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Public Health Internship Opportunities

State of Ohio - Health -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Part-time
$18 - $22 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Policy analysis

Full Job Description

General Overview

This posting is for future internship opportunities across multiple divisions within ODH. Applicants will be considered for roles based on their skills, academic background, and expressed areas of interest. Internship assignments may include, but are not limited to:

Public Health Programs: Assist with community health initiatives, disease prevention, and health education campaigns.
Policy & Planning: Support research and analysis for health policies, regulations, and strategic planning.
Data & Analytics: Work with health data systems, perform data analysis, and contribute to reporting efforts.
Communications & Outreach: Develop educational materials, manage social media content, and support public engagement.
Administrative Support: Provide assistance with project coordination, documentation, and operational tasks.

Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from students in fields such as:

Public Health
Health Policy
Epidemiology
Communications
Data Science / Analytics
Business Administration
Other related disciplines

How It Works
By applying to this posting, you will be entered into our internship talent pool. As paid and unpaid opportunities arise, candidates will be matched to positions that align with their interests and qualifications. Paid Internship positions cannot be used for credit toward a Practicum requirement.

The Pay Rate for internships will be determined by the student's current academic status.

Freshman or Sophomore - $18/hour
Junior or Senior - $20/hour
Graduate Student - $22/hour

This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(29)

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

Position Qualifications

Currently pursuing a college degree in biological science, animal science, public health, or a related field

AND

Able to provide your own transportation to/from primary worksite (transportation for fieldwork will be provided, as necessary)

Job Skills: Public Health
Technical: Public Health
Professional: Active Learning, Teamwork

Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

Application Procedures
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this 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.

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.

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Public Health Internship Opportunities

Human Resources Intern

CAMS Sustainability Internship (20097526)

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College Intern - Safety Services (Education & Training) - PN: 20078320

College Internship Information Technology (20097565)

Student Intern II (Vacancy)

PAID ODOT College Intern, Office of Traffic Operations, PN 20082587

College Intern - Visual Communications

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