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College Intern (Contracts & Acquisitions)

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
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Organization

: Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information: JFS_Recruitment@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: Mar 2, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

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

 Compensation: $12 - $18 based on academic year

Schedule

: Part-time

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

 

Primary Job Skill

: Internship

Technical Skills: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Internship

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Written Communication

 Agency Overview

 

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

  • Public Assistance
  • Workforce Development
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Adult Protective Services
  • Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

  • We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
  • We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
  • We get better at what we do everyday.

Job Description

Office of Legal & Acquisition Services 

The Office of Legal & Acquisition Services houses Legal Services, State Hearings, Contracts & Acquisition Services and the Chief Inspector's Office. Legal Services provides in-house legal analysis and support for ODJFS program areas and conducts administrative hearings. State Hearings provides a hearing process for recipients of ODJFS and Medicaid programs. Contracts & Acquisition Services manages the agency’s contracts and purchasing, including the selection of subrecipients for federal grant funding.

Learn more about the office by visiting ODJFS OCA Webpage

 

What you'll Do

In this position, you will provide support to our Office of Contracts and Acquisitions gaining a broad understanding of ODJFS procurement and contracting functions and the inner workings of state government.

 

During your internship you will:

  • Independently conduct initial procurement policy reviews for contract and grant agreement
  • Create presentations (example: training slides; monthly status meetings; all staff meetings; retreats)
  • Prepare documentation (example: journey maps; job aids; responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed [RACI] charts)
  • Develop and maintain OCA toolkits that assist internal customers with self-service access to standard tools and templates for procurement, contracting, and sourcing
  • Learn about the Federal and State laws, rules and procedures for procurement and contracting.

 

Learning objectives and competencies: Assess your interest level for a career in Sourcing, Procurement and Contracting

 

Schedule: 

  • Minimum of 8 hours/week. Hours must be worked M-F between 7AM – 6PM.
  • Hours must be worked onsite at 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH. 43215

 

Travel: There may be opportunities for in-state travel.

 

Preferred Qualification: 

  • Interest in public service
  • Major: Public administration, business administration 

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

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and maintain good academic standing;
  • Provide proof of academic enrollment (copy of current unofficial transcript) by attaching to your application

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.