CAMS Sustainability Internship (20097526)

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You’ll Do:

Work Location TBD

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented intern to join our Energy Conservation and Sustainability team. This team oversees energy, natural gas, and water conservation; land management; sustainability metrics; recycling programs; and other environmental initiatives across 25 state‑run institutions. This internship offers hands‑on experience supporting agency‑wide sustainability efforts and making a meaningful impact within state operations.

The Sustainability Intern will support DRC staff with a variety of sustainability and resource‑management tasks. Responsibilities may include:

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to support sustainability reporting • Conducting research and benchmarking against peer organizations • Assisting with the development of sustainability plans, reports, and presentations • Communicating with internal and external staff, partners, and stakeholders • Maintaining spreadsheets, dashboards, and organized documentation • Supporting the Energy Conservation & Sustainability Administrator, Recycling & Compost Coordinator, and Data Analytics Specialist with day‑to‑day tasks • Taking notes and preparing materials for recurring meetings • Tracking sustainability metrics through JadeTrack, RTS, and other data platforms • Assisting with Environmental Literacy education platform tracking, communication, training, and improvements • Creating institution‑specific reports to enhance communication and transparency • Supporting sustainability project planning, management, and implementation efforts • Researching grant opportunities, preparing application materials, and presenting findings that align with departmental mission and vision • Participating in Green Team activities and supporting sustainability‑related programming for incarcerated individuals • Preparing quarterly sustainability newsletters and monthly Green Team challenges • Assisting with and attending Sustainability Advisory Committee meetings • Conducting waste audits at institutions and collaborating with the Recycling Coordinator to improve waste‑diversion efforts • May travel to institutions across the state.