Farm to School programs in Ohio offer students fresh, locally grown or raised foods and teach them about agriculture and nutrition. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (the Department) manages several Farm to School initiatives, including: Ohio Proud on the Menu, a local foods marketing campaign; Grow Ohio Grant, a Farm to School subgrant program; professional development led by a chef; and school garden activities that help increase students’ access to school-grown foods in cafeteria meals and exposure to agricultural careers.
Reporting to the Office of Nutrition Education Employee Consultant 3 at the Department, the Farm to School college intern will advance Farm to School initiatives across the state.
The Intern’s Duties Include
Ohio Proud on the Menu Campaign
• Finalize campaign materials, including presentations and toolkits.
• Develop additional promotional materials as needed.
• Assist in the inventory management and distribution of physical campaign assets.
Grow Ohio Grant
• Review grantees’ final reports and present findings in written and visual formats.
Farm to School Chef
• Collaborate with the Department’s Farm to School Chef on the development and delivery of training and events.
School Gardens
• Creates content for educational materials and communications related to school gardens.
Other Duties Include
• Draft quarterly Farm to School Newsletter and bi-weekly written communications.
• Update existing educational resources to align with new nutrition guidelines.
• Assist in the development and delivery of Farm to School trainings.
Must currently be enrolled in a college or university and in good academic
standing.
Preferred Experience Or Coursework In Nutrition, Agriculture, Communications,
and/or Marketing.
Agency Contact Name and Information
Hollie.Robinson@education.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Sep 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$20/hour, based on class level
Schedule
Part-time
Work Hours
15-20 hours weekly
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Internship
Technical Skills
Marketing, Promotional Campaigns, Agriculture, Food Services
Professional Skills
Creativity, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication
Agency Overview
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and post-secondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.
As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational
goals.
