<p>At the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, we…</p> <ul> <li>Conduct outreach to veterans and provides training and oversight to the 88 County Veterans Service Offices. </li><li>Coordinate programs and operations with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides benefits to Ohio veterans. </li><li>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. </li><li>Communicate and coordinate with other state agencies concerning veterans' programs and support to veterans. </li><li>Operate the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown which are open to Ohio-resident veterans who served in periods of armed conflicts. </li><li>Manage one federal education-related program: The State Approving Agency. </li><li>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. </li><li>Maintain custodianship of more than 1.9 million veterans' records dating back to World War II. </li></ul> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>Assists and advises the Communications Director and DVS leadership with public engagements, statewide outreach events; and supports constituent services.</p> <p>Event & Program Leadership</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Position Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to the desired internship field. </li><li>Must be able to provide your own transportation to/from work location. </li><li>Must have strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills </li></ul>