College Intern (Real Estate - Space Planning)

  • Administrative Services
  • Columbus, Ohio
College Intern (Real Estate - Space Planning) (2500067C)

College Intern (Real Estate - Space Planning)

(2500067C)

Organization: Administrative Services

Agency Contact Name and Information: ...

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Work Location: General Services Center 4200 Surface Road 1st Floor Columbus 43228-1313

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Compensation: Up to $20.00 per hour (depending undergrad level)

Schedule: Part-time

Work Hours: Between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (M-F)

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Internship

Technical Skills: Visual Design, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Flexibility

Agency Overview

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions, and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and mange office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.

The Office of Real Estate and Planning provides state entities with diverse services related to office space and real estate needs. Services include office space assessments, space allocations, planning and design and project management activities; commercial leasing, acquisition and disposal of real estate; transfers of property between state entities; leasing of state buildings and land; appraisal review and valuation; surveyor services; and oversight of eminent domain actions.

Job Duties

What You'll Do:

The Office of Real Estate & Planning is currently seeking a College Intern majoring in interior design, engineering, architecture, or similar field to assist with space planning and CADD drawings.

Assists Planning & Design team with development and implementation of facilities improvement/management programs for state agencies:

Supports team in development of interior design standards

Participates in tenant housing strategies, programs, and allocation of agency space in state facilities and commercially leased space.

Assists with determining interior space and special facility needs including tenant improvements:

Participates in meetings with agency housing coordinators, staff, lessors, contractors, furniture vendors, building management, and trades personnel

Contributes in preparing building plans & drawings using computer-aided design & drafting (CADD) software and systems

Reviews bids, estimates, and plans for tenant & facility improvements

Helps to ensure compliance with approved drawings, plans, applicable codes, regulations and standards, and reports on findings to superior

Aides in coordination of various phases of facilities management programs:

Assists in reviewing space concerns and needs from tenants

Reports findings and proposes corrective action

Prepares various facilities reports:

Maintains project files

Submits project status reports and activity logs

Prepares correspondence

Maintains records on project activities

Documents agency inquiries, directives, and decisions concerning housing

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be actively enrolled in accredited college or university

Able to start working upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Seeking a degree in interior design preferred
Job ID: 513731856
Originally Posted on: 3/15/2026

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