Communications/Marketing - Local Government Summer Intern

The MORPC Local Government Summer Internship Program provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to obtain practical work experience with a local government within MORPC's 15-county region to prepare them for possible careers in public service. MORPC coordinates the recruitment and placement of students to match each host's request; hosts make the final hiring decision and provide an hourly wage. Interns work for a host for a minimum of 16 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week for a 10- to 14-week period, which means there are both part-time and full-time positions available. The summer 2026 internship program will begin on May 12th and will end on August 14th.

Interns gain applicable knowledge to enhance classroom learning by working with current government professionals throughout Central Ohio and acquire insights into the services provided by a regional planning commission. Interns also can attend monthly commission meetings as well as special MORPC-sponsored events and are paired with a MORPC staff member to serve as their mentor during the summer internship program.

Previous Communications/Marketing interns have gained experience using Adobe Suite (Audition, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Illustrator specifically), Canva, CivicSend, Canto, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite, UKG Ready, Microsoft 365, and other software programs on the job. Specific past assignments include:

Writing and distributing articles, press releases, and a summer newsletter

Building a social media calendar and creating posts in accordance with said calendar

Developing a social media strategy and policy while communicating in brand voice

Drafting graphics in addition to performing interviews for social media, including posts, story highlights, reels, etc.

Taking and editing photos/videos to serve as a media library to be used for future events, summer camps, and park promotion as well as department spotlights and internal or external newsletters

Preparing for, facilitating, and engaging with summer camps that serve over 100 local middle schoolers

Grant writing assistance

Activities related to event management/promotion/execution

Editing websites with current data and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Students must meet the following requirements:

30 hours of completed college coursework

Interest in public service careers

GPA 3.0 or higher (preferred)

Legally eligible to work in the United States

Benefits

All MORPC internships are paid opportunities! Pay ranges between $15 to $20 per hour depending on the host.

Additional benefits include practical work experience, mentorship, and exposure to services offered by a regional planning commission.

Please apply online at or you may mail a resume to:

MORPC Attn: GA-3-26

111 Liberty St., Suite 100

Columbus, OH 43215

No phone calls please.