Leaders Fellowship

Organization

Organization:
Auditor Of State

Agency Contact Name and Information:
John Morrison

Unposting Date:
Feb 26, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location:

Riffe Tower 77 South High Street Concourse Columbus 43215

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: 20.00

Schedule:

Full-time

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Business

Technical

Skills:

Business

As Ohio s chief compliance officer, the Auditor of State makes Ohio government more efficient, effective, and transparent by placing checks and balances on state and local governments for taxpayers.

Program Overview

The Future Leaders Fellowship offers hands-on work experience for college students who are motivated by public service and a desire to give back to their communities. The fellowship is designed to provide a broad, practical introduction to professional work, helping participants build confidence, develop transferable skills, and prepare for long-term career and civic engagement.

The Future Leaders Fellowship is an immersive, 8-week program in which students are provided housing, transportation to and from the Downtown Columbus AOS office, and an interactive work experience that includes hands-on mentorship and presentations from Governmental and Private sector leaders such as:

• Judge James Green of Franklin County Municipal Court
• Columbus City Schools
• Worthington City Schools
• Franklin County Treasurer, Auditor, and Board of Commissioners
• John Parms CPA firm
• Jones Day law firm
• The Ohio Society of CPAs

The Future Leaders program allows participants to experience a variety of career paths, including Auditing, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. While our typical financial audit internship is for experienced accounting students, this program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, of any major, who are attending Ohio and bordering state colleges and universities.

Benefits

• $20 per hour pay rate
• Housing provided (Ohio State University dorms)
• Free Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus pass
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

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.

Requirements and Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• 18 years of age or older
• Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university. Students in any major or field of study are welcome to apply.
• Available to work 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Clean pre-employment background check
• Communication skills necessary to succeed in a collaborative team atmosphere
• Interest in learning a variety of business fields

Who should apply?

The AOS welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds, who are currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program, in any field, from accredited Ohio and bordering state colleges and universities. Students of all backgrounds and schools are encouraged to apply.

• Eight Weeks (Summer Months)
• Monday through Friday
• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Students have the option to return home on weekends

Essay (Upload one page essay with your application)

The Future Leaders Fellowship provides hands-on work experience for college students who are motivated by public service and a desire to give back to their communities. Students might be engaging in their first internship or want to build their confidence in a professional setting. This internship is intended to provide a unique work experience and build practical skills to benefit the student’s long-term career path and community involvement.

Prompts

• 1. How could the Future Leaders Fellowship experience affect your professional life?
• 2. Describe an experience or perspective that has shaped how you view education, work, or opportunity.
• 3. What motivates you about working in the public sector?

ADA Statement

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