Outreach & Engagement Intern

Class Concept

Are you a college student exploring opportunities in local government, community engagement or public service? Looking for an opportunity where your ideas matter, your impact is visible, and every day brings something exciting and new? If you're ready to collaborate, grow and make a real difference in the Dublin community, this internship might be the perfect fit for you!

The City of Dublin is offering a competitively paid internship for college students (undergraduate and graduate level) to gain hands-on experience working as a core member of the Outreach and Engagement team. As an intern, you will be a vital part of our mission to support meaningful, inclusive community engagement through innovative service and learning opportunities that support and enhance City services and Dublin's quality of life.

The selected intern will take on a variety of engaging projects, from coordinating volunteers and supporting community events to helping create memorable experiences for the more than 2,800 volunteers who power Dublin each year. Whether it's assisting with community events, supporting park beautification projects, engaging Dublin's youth or helping residents get involved with City programs, you'll be contributing to work that truly matters.

Scheduling/Availability

* Must be available to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities at this time)

* The successful candidate must be available to work March-October with flexible hours averaging 15-20 hours per week and picking up during the summer months to 30-35 hours per week

* Weekly schedule will be dependent upon the selected candidate's academic schedule

* The nature of the position will require the successful candidate to work flexible hours, some evenings, weekends and holidays

* Attendance at certain hours/events/holidays is required

Intern Pay Structure

Undergraduate Freshman: $15.00/hour

Undergraduate Sophomore: $15.50/hour

Undergraduate Junior: $16.00/hour

Undergraduate Senior: $ 16.50/hour

First Year Graduate Student: $17.50/hour

Second Year Graduate Student: $19.00/hour

Beyond the Paycheck

* Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions

* Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

* Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University

* Discounts on memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)

* Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer

* Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)

* Career mapping and growth opportunities

Examples of Duties

Intern duties include, but are not limited to:

* Assist with a week-long teen citizen learning and engagement program

* Design and oversee a Summer Youth Service Series that will entail: coordinating and scheduling service projects with area organizations and internal City staff, as well as supervising onsite service, learning and engagement

* Serve as volunteer engagement lead for the City's Independence Day parade and evening celebration

* Assist with recruitment, scheduling and on-site coordination of volunteers for the Dublin Irish Festival and other Community Events, as well as City sponsored and partner events

* Assist with specific parks, environmental projects and events as it relates to volunteer support

* Assist with planning and coordinating specialized outreach projects as it relates to community and resident connections

* Assist with data entry, scheduling, service hour approval, etc. in the City's Volunteer Management Database, "Get Connected"

* Other duties may include: research, public speaking, recognition, event planning, as well as data input/sorting and analysis

The successful candidate will also play a key role in volunteer recruitment, communication, training, scheduling and management for summer events while working with a diverse community of residents.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources, Marketing/Public Relations, Public Service or any human-services related field

* Possession of a valid driver's license

* Must be available to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities at this time)

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks as well as the ability to work on a team

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for an extended period of time

Preferred Qualifications

* Class rank of Undergraduate Sophomore or higher

* Desire to work in public service sector

* Experience with innovative volunteer service

Supplemental Information:
All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be…