What You’ll Do:
Work Location TBD
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented intern to join our Energy Conservation and Sustainability team. This team oversees energy, natural gas, and water conservation; land management; sustainability metrics; recycling programs; and other environmental initiatives across 25 state‑run institutions. This internship offers hands‑on experience supporting agency‑wide sustainability efforts and making a meaningful impact within state operations.
The Sustainability Intern will support DRC staff with a variety of sustainability and resource‑management tasks. Responsibilities may include:
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Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support sustainability reporting
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Conducting research and benchmarking against peer organizations
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Assisting with the development of sustainability plans, reports, and presentations
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Communicating with internal and external staff, partners, and stakeholders
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Maintaining spreadsheets, dashboards, and organized documentation
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Supporting the Energy Conservation & Sustainability Administrator, Recycling & Compost Coordinator, and Data Analytics Specialist with day‑to‑day tasks
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Taking notes and preparing materials for recurring meetings
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Tracking sustainability metrics through JadeTrack, RTS, and other data platforms
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Assisting with Environmental Literacy education platform tracking, communication, training, and improvements
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Creating institution‑specific reports to enhance communication and transparency
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Supporting sustainability project planning, management, and implementation efforts
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Researching grant opportunities, preparing application materials, and presenting findings that align with departmental mission and vision
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Participating in Green Team activities and supporting sustainability‑related programming for incarcerated individuals
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Preparing quarterly sustainability newsletters and monthly Green Team challenges
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Assisting with and attending Sustainability Advisory Committee meetings
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Conducting waste audits at institutions and collaborating with the Recycling Coordinator to improve waste‑diversion efforts
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May travel to institutions across the state.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY PART-TIME UNCLASSIFIED POSITION WORKING 8 - 16 HOURS PER WEEK
THIS POSITION COULD WORK REMOTELY WITH OCCASIONAL SITE VISITS TO VARIOUS FACILITIES
Qualifications
MUST BE ENROLLED IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND IN GOOD STANDING.
**Must be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing, with a preference for 2 years completed and above.
Not required but would prefer:
Construction, Engineering, Business, or Information Technology major, TechNet, or SQL Queries
Construction/Maintenance experience
Ability to collect, analyze and present research data
Independent Worker requiring little guidance
(Will be required to produce college transcripts and current fee statement or class schedule.)
experience working with Microsoft Office
Supplemental Information
Helpful Tips
Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
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When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
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We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
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You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
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We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.
You Also Need to Know
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
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Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
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Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
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.
