05/12/2026
Available Internship at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
We are currently seeking candidates for positions to help support our mission of empowering Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, accessibility, and independence. This position is not posted on Careers.Ohio.gov, resumes must be emailed directly to Human Resources.
We are looking for a college student who wants to gain professional experience and help improve services for Ohio’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. If this sounds interesting to you, please read the information below and consider applying.
OOD is hiring a Deaf Services College Intern to support our Deaf Services program in the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI). In this role, you will help with projects that improve access, communication, and services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind people across Ohio. You will work with a team that supports OOD’s mission to help Ohioans with disabilities find good jobs, live independently, and participate in their communities.
What you will do in this role:
Most of your work will involve collecting, organizing, and preparing information for staff and community partners. This includes:
Creating and updating contact lists
Preparing simple documents like one‑page summaries and email templates
Helping build resource guides
Helping write instructions for program processes
You will also support research by:
Summarizing data (with personal information removed)
Tracking activities at Community Centers for the Deaf
Identifying where services are missing
Monitoring progress on expanding DeafBlind services across Ohio
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, will be helpful. You will work with shared files, project trackers, resource libraries, and documents for ongoing projects like the Interpreter Standards project.
You will also help with scheduling and administrative tasks, such as:
Preparing meeting agendas and notes
Coordinating meetings
Tracking action items
Communicating with partners like Community Centers for the Deaf, Area Agencies on Aging, and Centers for Independent Living
To do well in this role, you should be able to gather and summarize information, keep accurate records, plan and prioritize your work, and write clear reports. Some travel may be required, and you must have a valid driver’s license to drive a state vehicle.
Important details:
Deadline to apply: May 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
Pay: $16–$24 per hour, depending on your academic year
Hours: Maximum of 29 hours/week
Must be a current college student in good standing
How to apply: Email your resume and contact information to [email protected]. You may also include a cover letter describing your professional and personal experiences. Please send your email before May 17, 2026, to be considered.
Join our team and help make a real difference for people across Ohio!
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