College Intern

Farm to School College Intern

Farm to School programs in Ohio offer students fresh, locally grown or raised foods and teach them about agriculture and nutrition. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (the Department) manages several Farm to School initiatives, including: Ohio Proud on the Menu, a local foods marketing campaign; Grow Ohio Grant, a Farm to School subgrant program; professional development led by a chef; and school garden activities that help increase students' access to school-grown foods in cafeteria meals and exposure to agricultural careers.

Reporting to the Office of Nutrition Education Employee Consultant 3 at the Department, the Farm to School college intern will advance Farm to School initiatives across the state.

Ohio Proud on the Menu Campaign

• Finalize campaign materials, including presentations and toolkits.
• Develop additional promotional materials as needed.
• Assist in the inventory management and distribution of physical campaign assets.

Grow Ohio Grant

• Review grantees' final reports and present findings in written and visual formats.

Farm to School Chef

• Collaborate with the Department's Farm to School Chef on the development and delivery of training and events.

School Gardens

• Creates content for educational materials and communications related to school gardens.

Other Duties

• Draft quarterly Farm to School Newsletter and bi-weekly written communications.
• Update existing educational resources to align with new nutrition guidelines.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Farm to School trainings.

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.

Qualifications

• Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic standing.
• Preferred experience or coursework in Nutrition, Agriculture, Communications, and/or Marketing.

Professional Skills

• Creativity
• Public Speaking
• Verbal Communication

Supplemental Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ( [email protected] ).

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.