Organization: Transportation - District 01
Unposting Date: Nov 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: District 1 HQ 1885 North McCullough Street Lima 45801
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Allen County-Lima
Compensation: 19.50 - 24.00
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Primary Job Skill: Communications
Technical Skills: Communications, Internship
Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Flexibility
Paid ODOT College Internship - Public Information Officer, PN: 20077984
Position available for the 2026 Spring/Summer Semester in College
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOT employees are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
- PAID Internship with the rate is based on your rank in school
- Flexible hours based around your school schedule
- Real world experience
- Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and are in good academic standing
- The opportunity to work on an important mission
Under supervision & training of Public Information Officer or other designated staff, uses personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, & Adobe InDesign) to prepare, proofread, generate copies of, & send & maintain files of the monthly newsletter & Statewide newsletter. Assists with gathering information on road closures, lane restrictions, & detours, new highway openings, road maintenance activities (e.g., snow & ice removal, road repairs), highway construction projects, & special events to assist in writing (e.g., using Microsoft Word) & distributing press releases to local & state officials, media (e.g., radio, television), & general public in response to current events.
Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., maintains accurate records, organizes material & compiles information to assist in report preparation). Serves as backup for greeting & directing visitors (e.g., general public & couriers); answers telephone & directs incoming calls to appropriate party or takes messages; provides information about ODOT activities &/or programs by responding to inquiries received by telephone &/or email using computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Outlook).
This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student's major
field of study and/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.
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.
- Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.
- Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.
Technical Skills: Communications, Internship
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Customer Focus
This is a temporary position involving various duties that will supplement the student's major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education & meaningful preparation for future professional employment.
This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29)
The rate of pay is based upon the student's academic status: (which is determined by the college or university.)
Freshman and Sophomore Students: $19.50 per hour
Junior and Senior Students: $20.00 per hour
Graduate Students: $24.00 per hour
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
Must show proof of valid driver's license in order to operate state vehicle.
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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.
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.
