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Intern at the Knox County Board of Elections
Work for the Knox County Board of Elections (BOE) and gain a behind-the-scenes perspective of elections administration. The BOE is seeking an intern for the fall and spring semesters. The intern will learn all the critical elements of election data entry and ballot processing and assist in a long-term research project examining voting precinct consolidation and reorganization.
- Location: 104 East Sugar Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
- Compensation: $18 per hour; 8 hours per week
- Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and registered voter
Learn more and apply via Handshake
Additional Opportunities
Other organizations that have partnered with the Career Development Office include:
Ladder University Internship Program
Run by Harvard founders, Ladder Internships is a selective start-up internship program for college students. In the program, students work 1-1 with top start-ups on real-world projects. Companies in the program cover industries like AI & Machine Learning, healthcare, finance and biotech. The company founders come from places like the Y Combinator, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft and McKinsey & Company. The next application deadline for the 2025 winter cohort is Nov. 16. Students can apply here.
The Hudson Institute
Multiple internships and jobs are available, including fellowship positions for sophomores and juniors.
RRI Academy for Civic Education and Democracy
The ACED program offers scholar positions for juniors. Learn more and apply via Handshake.
Columbus Partnership
Multiple internships and jobs are available including a government affairs internship (PDF) for juniors. Look out for an info session in fall 2025.
Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Positions are available for seniors through the Legislative Fellowship Program. Look out for more details about a Nov. 13 info session.
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