College Intern - Summer 2026

What we do:

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.

The Commission sets uniform rules, procedures, and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter 153. 

The legislature established the Commission in 2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State Architect. In 2013, the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In 2017, the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission, thereby consolidating guidance and oversight for its various programs into one entity.

In 2021, the Commission celebrated 100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State.

Our Vision:

To be the premier resource for public facilities construction.

Our Mission:

To lead collaboration with our partners in the planning, design, and construction of public facilities through quality service, expertise and knowledge sharing.

Our Goals:

• To build quality facilities that promote excellence.
• To facilitate projects that are well planned, on time, and on budget.
• To embrace innovation and encourage continuous growth.
• To cultivate partnerships for success.

To learn more about us, check out our OFCC website! 

What you’ll do:

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented interns to join our team for the summer.  This internship provides hands-on experience in public sector construction management, project coordination, and administrative support. Interns will work on assignments and teams related to their course of study.  OFCC interns will interact with senior leaders from across the Commission, learning about agency functions including Agency/K-12 Projects, Program Services (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering), Legal, Information Technology, and Public Affairs.  Interns may work up to 40 hours per week in our downtown Columbus office; we can work with your schedule.

Qualifications:

• Interns must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in Excel and be excited to learn. 
• Be an undergraduate and/or graduate student working towards a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Communications, or a related field. 
• Be enrolled in an accredited graduate or undergraduate institution either during the Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 term.

Supplemental Information: 

When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

Background Check Information:  

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration