2026 ODNR Paid Summer Internship- Science Majors- Athens, Columbus, Delawar at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internship, Active Learning, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Critical Thinking, Observation

Industry

Administração pública;defesa e seguridade social

Description

Applications for the 2026 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Summer Internship Program are currently being accepted for positions in Athens, Columbus, Delaware, Hebron, Huron, McArthur, Mogadore, and Ravenna from students of Science disciplines. What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of 2026 ODNR Paid Summer Intern. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) offers some of the most diverse career opportunities in state government. Opportunities expand well beyond parks and recreation. The team of biologists, geologists, naturalist, forestry, wildlife and fisheries employees, just to name a few, helps the department fulfill its responsibility to manage and protect some of Ohio’s most critical resources – forests, rivers, breath-taking natural areas, shorelines and islands, astounding geologic formations, wildlife, oil, gas, minerals and water resources. About the ODNR Summer Internship What you will do: Through the ODNR Summer Internship Program, interns will: Gain a comprehensive knowledge of what the Department does and why. Have access to unique professional development and training opportunities. Play a role in ensuring a balance between wise use and protection of Ohio’s natural resources for the benefit of all. ODNR seeks applicants from a wide variety of academic majors, including, but not limited to: Science: Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Conservation Management, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Entomology, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Management, Water Management, Zoology, etc. An ODNR internship offers: Hands-on, practical experience Flexible hours The option to gain school credit A safe, inclusive, respectful workplace ODNR Core Values: Do The Right Thing, The Right Way Promote Science-Based Stewardship If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Now Strive for Excellence in Customer Service Commit to Great Communication Candidates meeting the following criteria are eligible to apply: Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student, in Science Majors, at an accredited college, university, or community college which offers or leads to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree. Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher) Applicants will be required to submit a resume and writing sample with their application. (A writing sample can be a research paper or writing assignment from a previous job or class and is, generally, one to two pages in length. The topic of the writing sample is up to the applicant but should be relevant to the internship to which the applicant is seeking) Job Skills: Internship, Active Learning, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Critical Thinking, Observation

Responsibilities

Interns will gain comprehensive knowledge of the Department's functions and have access to unique professional development opportunities. They will play a role in balancing the use and protection of Ohio’s natural resources.