Office Of Public Information, Creative Services Intern

Creative Services Intern

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking an Intern in the Public Information Office – Creative Services Section. The Public Information Intern supports the Office of Public Information by assisting with website management, graphic design, and streamlining operations.

What You'll Do:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Website Management:
• Content Updates: Assist web team with website updates using our Content Management System (CMS).
• UI/UX Design: Support team to enhance the user experience on our website. Your input will be valuable in making our web presence more intuitive and user-friendly.
• Accessibility & Form Remediation: Assist the team with updating and remediating digital forms and supporting ADA-compliant improvements across web and digital content to ensure accessibility for all users.
• Graphic Design: Support team with various design projects. This may include creating content for web, social media, and other digital communication materials.
• Process Development: Assist in developing standard operating procedures for responsibilities performed to help streamline operations and provide clear guidelines for future interns and team members.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all communication channels.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Staff Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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

What we're looking for…

Qualifications & Experience: Current undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing. Preferably in front-end web design, UI/UX design, multimedia/graphic design, communications, or a related field.

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to be efficient, organized, and exhibit a high level of attention to detail to create a work product with a minimum number of errors.
• Web Design & Development: Demonstrated skills in web design and proficiency in web development, including knowledge in programming languages used for website development.
• Design (Foundational): Ability to apply basic design principles to create clear, visually coherent work. Uses established guidelines and tools to produce simple layouts and solve routine design problems.
• Content Creation: Proficient in developing compelling public messaging.
• Professionalism: Ability to perform all aspects of the job with professionalism, patience, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Communication: Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot, think critically, and solve issues independently.

Physical Requirements

This position operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers and phones. The employee may be required to move about the office and building. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to communicate and exchange information, including but not limited to research and writing.

Court Expectations of Employee

• Adhere to all Court policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures
• Act as a role model both inside and outside the Court
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others
• Work to maintain constructive working relationships
• Maintain a positive and respectful approach with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, prioritize workload, and perform duties in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Communicate regularly with the employees' supervisors about work-related issues and
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Supplemental Information

This internship is designed to be part-time (270 hours maximum) beginning after May 1, 2026, and ending before September 1, 2026. Applicants must have the ability to schedule most on-site hours in Columbus between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays (scheduling is flexible within these hours). If your university program offers credit for internships, we will try to tailor the internship to the length/hours desired. The position is unpaid and therefore will not be eligible for benefits.

Application Process

Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin on March 16, 2026. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application by March 15, and attach all of the following:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter

Only completed applications will be considered. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please note: an editing test will be administered as part of the interview process. Additional details are available to candidates interested in applying, by contacting the Office of Human Resources – Recruiting at recruiting@sc.ohio.gov.

At-Will Employment

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for the 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.