The Sustainability Institute is once again sponsoring two summer sustainability internships through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).
Students selected to participate in the internship program will be placed directly with local government hosts within MORPC's 15-county central Ohio area to conduct sustainability projects for that local government.
The MORPC Local Government Summer Internship Program is designed to provide qualified college students with the opportunity to obtain practical work experience with a local government to prepare them for possible careers in public service.
MORPC coordinates intern orientations and placements to match the host’s request; hosts make the final hiring decision and provide an intern's hourly wage.
Qualifications
• 30 hours of completed college coursework
• Interest in public service careers
• GPA 3.0 or higher (preferred)
• Legally eligible to work in the USA
• Reliable transportation to and from work
Hours and Pay
• 10- to 14-week summer internship (minimum 16 hours per week / maximum 40 hours per week)
• $15 minimum per hour – undergraduates
• $17 minimum per hour – graduates
• Range $15 to $20 per hour depending on host (minus applicable taxes)
Other Benefits
Attend MORPC meetings, program work groups, and special sponsored events during the summer internship program period.
Important Dates
• Internship Period: May 13, 2025 – August 15, 2025
• Applications due: April 13, 2025
Contact
Alli Mancz, MORPC Intern Program Coordinator
Apply
Ohio State students may apply through MORPC's Local Government Summer Internship Program page or through Handshake.