THIS POSITION MAY BE TELEWORK ELIGIBLE ON A HYBRID BASIS.

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Human Resources Intern
Office: Chief of Staff
Bureau: Human Resources
College Intern (PN 20098024)

Internship Overview:
As a College Intern in the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s bureau of Human Resources, you will gain practical experience in core HR functions including training and performance management, policy development, and recruitment. You will work collaboratively and independently to support various HR-related projects and assignments including:

• Training and performance management
• Policy development (e.g., creating and updating internal policies and procedures/IPPs)
• Recruitment support (e.g., screening applications, onboarding new employees)
• ADA and accessibility compliance projects
• HR Reporting functions (e.g., running internal reports for HR-related initiatives and activities)
• Other projects and assignments as needed

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.

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (undergraduate or graduate)

• Preferred Majors: Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration

• Preferred Skills: Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Captivate, Articulate365.Experience or knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) is preferred but not required.

This internship is part-time, temporary.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (12), Ohio Revised Code.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

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.

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.