Civic Education Intern

What we’re looking for…

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate or graduate studying Education, History, Pre-Law, or related field. Experience in public speaking, social media management, writing, and/or education programming preferred.

COMPETENCIES

Passion for Education\: Intern should have a strong interest in education.

Legal Studies Not Required\: Interest in pursuing further education in Law is not a requirement for the position.

Time Management\: Intern must be able to work within deadlines.

Collaborative & Independent Work\: Intern should be comfortable working both independently and with staff.

This is a part-time, temporary position that will qualify for academic credit and run concurrent with the student’s Fall 2025 Semester.

Application Process:

Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin on April 16, 2025. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at or deliver an application by April 29, 2025, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 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. Additional details are available to candidates interested in applying, by contacting the Office of Human Resources – Recruiting at .

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.

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.

Research & Content Development\: Assist with research, writing, and content development for educational resources and programs.

Guided Tours\: Facilitate partial or full guided tours for audiences of all ages.

Social Media Campaigns\: Create content and ongoing campaigns to promote Civic Education on the Court’s social media platforms.

Outreach & Promotion\: Promote the Court's education initiatives at off-site outreach events.

Administrative Support\: Complete administrative tasks to support daily operations.

STAFF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

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.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Intern in Civic Education. The Civic Education Intern supports the Civic Education Coordinator by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. This role focuses on social media, tours and administrative support to Civic Education.