OFIC Internships
At OFIC, our mission comes to life through the students we work alongside every day. We believe deeply in creating meaningful, career-based experiences for students at our member campuses, and one of the most impactful ways we do this is by employing them directly within our organization. By bringing students into real roles across our team, we give them hands-on exposure to the kind of work they aspire to do after graduation, while also benefiting from their creativity, perspective, and energy.
Students from our member institutions have contributed to OFIC’s work in areas such as Talent, Marketing, Data, and beyond. These roles are not observational. Our interns are trusted with real projects, real deadlines, and real responsibility. In return, they gain practical skills, professional confidence, and a clearer understanding of how their education connects to future career paths.
Where students do meaningful, career-building work
Capital University Interns
Maria, Fall ’24–Spring ’25
Assisted with TalentedU instructional design leveraging Squarespace (training and website provider), supported and attended OFIC events, assisted with OFIC Insider newsletter content creation, created digital graphics and marketing materials for Talent (and other OFIC divisions).
Nick, Fall ’24
Researched prospective grant-making organizations to help OFIC identify potential new funders, managed data in Salesforce (CRM) to assist with tracking and reporting. Nick provided conference and event support and attended professional development events during his internship and beyond to advance his knowledge and skills.
Djami, Fall ’25–Spring ’26
Contributed to OFIC Insider newsletter content by designing digital graphics and marketing materials to support Talent and other OFIC divisions, developing social media content to engage students, and redesigning materials for branding consistency.
Otterbein University Interns
Sydney, Fall ’24
Used Public Relations skills to develop and execute comprehensive communications plans for featured OFIC content, supporting media placements, stakeholder outreach, and broader visibility efforts, including coverage in Forbes Magazine.
Sophia, Spring ’25
Applied design skills to create the 75th Anniversary Luncheon program, coordinated student photographers during the event, and produced student scholarship recipient video testimonials. Edited and posted employer-specific Instagram Reels to support storytelling and engagement.
Danielle, Fall ’25
Wrote and designed the annual Year in Review publication, authored numerous articles including one defining the Independent Advantage, managed and posted content across social media channels, and provided staff photography to support organizational storytelling.
Ashland University Interns
Cassie, Fall ’21
Developed student engagement strategies across OFIC member campuses to strengthen awareness and participation. Created marketing flyers and other promotional materials to support campus outreach efforts. Collaborated with team members on additional projects to enhance communication and visibility of OFIC initiatives.
Katie, Fall ’21–Fall ’22
Wrote a variety of feature articles that highlight student success stories, donor impact, and company initiatives. Collaborated on website updates to improve clarity and engagement. Created infographics and other visual assets to showcase data and highlight OFIC program achievements.
Denison University Interns
Will, Summer ’25
Researched internship opportunities offered by external employers, including OFIC donor organizations, to enhance industry and internship opportunity awareness and foster connection opportunities between employers and students.
Now Hiring, Spring 2026
Talent for Ohio Intern
OFIC is seeking a student from a member campus to support the Director of Talent Connections in developing strategies that enhance opportunities for students across our member campuses. Gain hands-on experience and learn more about our Talent for Ohio programming.
View the internship description.
Internship Opportunities
OFIC Member Campus Students - Share Your Resume
We are always committed to supporting student career development. Submit your resume to be considered for additional future opportunities as they arise.
Questions? Contact Melanie
As the Director of Talent Connections, Melanie Garrabrant is here to help take your career-readiness journey to the next level. Whether you're an OFIC member campus student seeking valuable experiences or an Ohio employer looking to connect with top talent, Melanie can guide you every step of the way!
