College Intern

College Intern

Organization: Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jessica Grimm, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Work Location: Ohio Housing Finance Agency, 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43231

Primary Location: United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus

Compensation: Rate of pay set by OHFA pay scale

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: M-F, 8-5, Flexible around school schedule

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Internship

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Internship, Public Relations, Law

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Listening, Confidentiality

Agency Overview: OHFA offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development and management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens and other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) provides access to affordable and safe housing opportunities for Ohioans. Our interns support this mission by contributing to projects that strengthen program delivery, enhance internal operations, and support the Agency's strategic initiatives.

Job Description

OHFA is seeking to fill six (6) College Intern positions. College Interns will provide project, research, and administrative support to an assigned OHFA division. These positions will offer practical experience in a professional public-sector environment and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in support of affordable housing efforts statewide. Interns assist with day-to-day tasks, participate in team projects, and develop skills aligned with their academic and career interests. In their work, College Interns will perform all or some of the following tasks for the department to which they are assigned:

• Assist staff with data collection, research, and preparation of reports or presentations.
• Support process improvement initiatives by gathering information and identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency.
• Maintain and update files, records, logs, and internal documentation.
• Prepare draft correspondence, summaries, briefing materials, and other written materials as assigned.
• Participate in internal meetings, take notes, and help track follow-up tasks.
• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling assistance, document preparation, and responding to routine inquiries.
• Collaborate with team members to complete assignments and contribute to agency goals.
• Follow all OHFA policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and ethical guidelines.

For more information about the internships offered, please review the Legal Office College Internship position description, the Office of Public Affairs Internship position description, the Finance Office - Fiscal Operations Internship position description, the Finance Office - Single Family Accounting Internship position description, Human Resource Office Internship position description, or the Information Technology Office Internship position description.

Working conditions: Staff report to OHFA's offices which are located at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.

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

OHFA is seeking College Interns in the following degree fields:

• Office of Information Technology (1 position): Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Human Resources Office (1 position): Human Resources, Public Administration, or Business Administration
• Legal Office (1 position): Law or related undergraduate field with intent to pursue law degree
• Office of Public Affairs (1 position): Political Science, Public Affairs, Marketing, or Communications
• Office of Finance (2 positions): Finance, Accounting, or related field

A copy of a current transcript should be submitted along with the application.

Technical and Professional Skills Necessary for Success

Internship, Accounting and Finance, Public Relations, Information Technology, Law, Active Learning, Confidentiality, Listening, Emotional Intelligence

Supplemental Information

College Interns will average no more than 29 hours per week and are NOT eligible for benefits. *Salary will be paid in accordance with the OHFA pay scale for College Interns.

Year Hourly Rate

• Freshman/Sophomore $18.00 hourly
• Junior $19.00 hourly
• Senior $20.00 hourly
• Graduate 1st Year $21.00 hourly
• Graduate 2nd Year+ $22.00 hourly

Background Requirements

The final candidate selected for a 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. All external applicants that are selected for an interview may be required to provide at least three professional references & complete the Supplemental Nepotism Statement at the time of the interview.

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.

EEO Statement

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer & does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy & immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law & any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.