College Intern; Contracts & Acquisitions - Fall

Job Description - College Intern (Contracts & Acquisitions) - Fall 2026

Position Number: 2600041Y

Office of Contracts & Acquisitions, Office of Legal and Acquisition Services, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Rhodes State Officer Tower, 30

E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (Onsite).

Hours:

Minimum 8 hours/week, Monday–Friday between 8AM – 4PM.

Part‑time.

Based on academic year.

Internship.

The Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA) is housed within the Office of Legal and Acquisition Services and provides expertise for creating agreements, contracts, and overseeing procurement of goods and services for ODJFS. This internship will provide support and learning opportunities in procurement and contracting functions within state government.

• Independently conduct initial procurement checks for contract and grant agreements.
• Create presentations, e.g., training slides, monthly status meetings, staff meetings, retreats.
• Prepare documentation such as journey maps, job aids, and RACI charts.
• Develop and maintain OCA toolkits that assist internal customers with self‑service access to standard tools and templates for procurement, contracting, and sourcing.
• Participate in procurement projects and initiatives.
• Learn about Federal and State laws, rules, and procedures for acquisitions and contracting.

Assess your interest level for a career in sourcing, procurement and contracting.

There may be opportunities for in‑state travel.

• Interest in public service.
• Major in public administration, business administration, engineering, or logistics.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university, in good academic standing. Proof of enrollment (current transcript) required upon selection.
• Completed at least one academic year of college.
• 18 years old at start of employment.

• 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.
• Public retirement systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Economic Opportunity Commission State Prevailing Wage. Unions:
Not union.

If you require an accommodation, please contact o.gov.

Final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background check; may include drug testing and/or fingerprinting.

The State of Ohio prohibits the use of recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis. This position may be subject to additional restrictions.