ODNR Paid Summer Internship- Administration/Operations

Schedule: Part-time

Applications for the 2026 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Summer Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions located in Columbus, Ohio and from students of Business Administration, Education, Environmental Science, Education, Operations, Communication, Marketing, Media Studies disciplines.

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of 2026 ODNR Paid Summer Intern.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) offers some of the most diverse career opportunities in state government. Opportunities expand well beyond parks and recreation. The team of biologists, geologists, naturalist, forestry, wildlife and fisheries employees, just to name a few, helps the department fulfill its responsibility to manage and protect some of Ohio’s most critical resources – forests, rivers, breath-taking natural areas, shorelines and islands, astounding geologic formations, wildlife, oil, gas, minerals and water resources.

About the ODNR Summer Internship

What you will do:

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of what the Department does and why.

Have access to unique professional development and training opportunities.

Play a role in ensuring a balance between wise use and protection of Ohio's natural resources for the benefit of all.

ODNR seeks applicants from a wide variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to:

ARTS: digital arts, graphic design, journalism, visual communication design

BUSINESS: advertising, accounting, business, communication, English, finance, history, hospitality management, human resources, information management, information systems, marketing, operations management, public affairs

HUMAN SERVICES: criminal justice, fire science, outdoor recreation and education, recreation management, tourism

TECHNICAL: carpentry, facilities maintenance, geographic information science (GIS), welding

An ODNR internship offers:

Hands-on, practical experience

Flexible hours

The option to gain school credit

A safe, inclusive, respectful workplace

ODNR Core Values:

Do The Right Thing, The Right Way

Promote Science-Based Stewardship

If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Now

Strive for Excellence in Customer Service

Commit to Great Communication

Candidates meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply:

Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student, in Business Administration, Communications, Education, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, and Media Studies Majors, at an accredited college, university, or community college which offers or leads to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree.

Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher)

Applicants will be required to submit a resume and writing sample with their application. (A writing sample can be a research paper or writing assignment from a previous job or class is, generally, one to two pages in length. The topic of the writing sample is up to the applicant but should be relevant to the internship to which the applicant is seeking)

Job Skills: Internship, Active Learning, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Critical Thinking, Observation