CO-OP/INTERN 2 (THE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT )

General Statement of Duties

The Office of Environment (OES) Seasongood Internship is a full-time, temporary fellowship for 10 weeks during the summer of 2025. The role will include a diverse set of office-level work and civic services. The nature of the work will be based on organizational needs and individual interests and skills. Candidates should be detail-oriented, dependable, and a positive team player as they will be managing and supporting the execution of key departmental priorities in a fast-paced environment. OES is mainly focused on facilitating the execution of the Green Cincinnati Plan. This team member will play a key role in building a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient Cincinnati.

The role will be based in City Hall with some duties occurring off-site on an intermittent basis. Access to transportation is required.

The position is designed to be a time-limited experience. The Intern will have the option to apply for any available and applicable roles within the department or the city upon conclusion of the internship. 

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.

Facilitates well-established and documented programming

Supports launch and execution of pilot programs

Gathers updates and shares communications on behalf of the department

Attends community outreach events to represent the department

Answers communications, questions, and complaints by email, phone, or in person

Maintains and updates public communication tools

Specific OES Program Role;

Zero waste support

Youth climate action support

Green workforce marketing

Food program and policy support

Communications support including website, social media, and outreach events

And other needs as they arise and are appropriate

HR CONTACT: v.robyn.kinebrew@cincinnati-oh.gov

Required Education and Experience

In order to qualify for the Seasongood Internship, individuals must be: 

Undergraduate or graduate students 

Interested in public service as a potential career path

A U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United State

Able to submit a City job application for employment

Due to the focus of the Seasongood Internship, priority will be given to candidates who are undergraduate college students ideally transitioning between sophomore and junior years or junior years and senior years. 

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees’ to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati’s workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Day

President’s Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans’ Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a “Qualified Medical Child Support Order”)

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee’s spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. 

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati’s Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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