The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking to fill the position of Civic Education Coordinator in the Office of Public Information. The Civic Education Coordinator promotes knowledge of the role of the judiciary in government through outreach to communities and schools as well as hosting events and activities such as tours, seminars, and speeches related to the education, historical, architectural, and artistic significance of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.

What You'll Do:

Tour Scheduling & Logistics Management: Schedules, organizes, and tracks data for group visits to the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center, including maintaining the tour calendar, completing reservation forms, creating online registration forms, preparing tour program policies in consultation with internal offices, assisting with transportation grant registration instruments, and confirming tour logistics.

Educational Tour Coordination: Conducts in-person and online educational tours of the Moyer Judicial Center and Visitor Education Center, assisting with ongoing programming needs.

Education & Promotional Material Development: Develops and writes education and promotional materials for the Visitor Education Center, Civic Education pages on the Supreme Court Website, and social media in collaboration with editorial, design, and production teams.

Educational Content Development: Assists in creating educational materials aligned with Ohio Learning Standards (grades 4-12) to educate the public on the judicial branch, Ohio’s courts, and the Supreme Court of Ohio's roles.

Volunteer Tour Guide Communication & Recognition: Communicates regularly with volunteer tour guides regarding scheduling and availability and prepares an annual recognition luncheon with justices.

Exhibit Management: Provides input on displays and exhibits in the Visitor Education Center, including managing the schedule for exhibit retirement and replacement.

Survey Management & Program Evaluation: Distributes, monitors, and compiles results for online teacher surveys and special event guest satisfaction surveys, providing suggestions for program improvements.

Volunteer Recruitment, Screening & Training: Works with the Program Manager to develop strategies for recruiting, screening, training, recognizing, and evaluating new volunteer tour guides.

Volunteer Materials Development: Develops and writes recruiting and training materials for volunteers in both print and digital formats.
Judicial Office Coordination: Coordinates with the judicial offices of the Supreme Court of Ohio on public requests and assists Justices with visitor inquiries.

Outreach Program Support: Assists the Program Manager in developing and coordinating Off-Site Court sessions and other outreach programs.

Extern and Intern Liaison: Serves as the primary supervisor and liaison for college externs and high school interns assigned to Civic Education, preparing semester calendars of goals and objectives.

What we’re looking for:

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 4 years of experience required; or Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience required. Degree in education, English, political science, history, journalism, communications, art history, American studies, or museum studies preferred.

Technical Skills: Education

Professional Skills:Organizing and Planning

This is a non-exempt unclassified position that reports to the Civic Education & Outreach Manager. The salary range for this position, which is commensurate with experience, is $56,000-$66,000

Application Process

Formal consideration of interested applicants responding to this job announcement will begin as soon as practicable. Mailed or faxed applications will be accepted. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply online at www.careers.ohio.gov or deliver an application by May 26, 2026, to the Supreme Court of Ohio, 65 S. Front St., Columbus, OH 43215.

1. Complete application online

2. Upload a resume

3. Upload a cover letter with Salary Requirements

Only completed applications will be considered. In response to your application, this system will send you a confirmation email. Interviews will be scheduled as soon as practical. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview. Please do not duplicate your application and please, no phone inquiries.

The Supreme Court of Ohio is an equal employment opportunity employer that supports an alcohol and drug-free, and a weapons and violence free, work environment.

At-Will Employment
The Supreme Court of Ohio is an at-will employer that seeks to attract, employ, and retain highly skilled and motivated individuals, attempts to maintain staff continuity for the efficiency of its operation, and desires to foster and maintain an ethical, professional, and impartial work environment. Pursuant to Adm. P. 4 (At-Will Employment), no person shall be offered or denied a position of employment with the Court, and no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated based solely upon political party affiliation, political activity permitted under Adm. P. 17 (Employee Code of Ethics), or other partisan considerations. Further, no employee shall have the employee's employment terminated with or without cause unless upon the concurrence of a majority of the Court.

Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and 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.