Ohio EPA ยท 1 day ago
2026 Summer College Intern - Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a college intern for the Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance at their Central Office in Columbus, Ohio. The intern will assist staff with program reviews, field work, research and data analysis, marketing and communications, and administrative support related to water infrastructure funding programs.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Assist in the review and processing of financial requests for water and wastewater projects
Assist the office with the closing out of loans by obtaining completed performance certifications and other documentation
Assist the WRRSP unit with GIS mapping and program metrics analysis
Attend pre-construction meetings/site visits, construction site visits, progress meetings and events
Attend pre-nomination site visits with the WRRSP staff
Assist in preparation and/or collection of metrics for financial assistance programs and performance metrics
Prepare datasets in response to requests for program information
Assist in preparation of periodic reporting
Conduct in-person, email and phone communications regarding the Office of Financial Assistance funding programs
Obtain complete records for projects and updates databases as needed
Prepare marketing materials, website updates and other programmatic materials, as needed
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date
Major area of study: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical) or relevant field of study
Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable
Skills in computers (word processing and database work)
Company
Ohio EPA
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is a state agency whose goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws.