At the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, we…

·       Conduct outreach to veterans and provides training and oversight to the 88 County Veterans Service Offices.

·       Coordinate programs and operations with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides benefits to Ohio veterans.

·       Work with the Ohio General Assembly and Congressional representatives to craft legislation in support of veterans and their families at the state and federal levels.

·       Communicate and coordinate with other state agencies concerning veterans’ programs and support to veterans.

·       Operate the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown which are open to Ohio-resident veterans who served in periods of armed conflicts.

·       Manage one federal education-related program: The State Approving Agency.

·       Host several veterans’ ceremonies each year including the Governor’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony which honors Ohio's killed in action and the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

·       Maintain custodianship of more than 1.9 million veterans’ records dating back to World War II.

Position Summary

Assists and advises the Communications Director and DVS leadership with public engagements, statewide outreach events; and supports constituent services.

Event & Program Leadership  

• Lead coordination of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame and other special events; including program analysis and execution, communications materials, event logistics, status reports, and budget maintenance; recommend improvements to the Communications Director.

Position Qualifications

·       Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to the desired internship field.

·       Must be able to provide your own transportation to/from work location.

·       Must have strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills