Jobs & Internships
Students have multiple resources to assist them with searching for and obtaining internships and jobs.
On-Campus Student Employment
- Handshake
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The Impact Center utilizes Handshake to post on-campus student jobs.
Internships & Experiential Learning
- Parker Dewey
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The Impact Center has partnered with Parker Dewey to offer micro-internships. These are short-term, paid, remote professional assignments that are great opportunities to demonstrate skill and build experience.
Create your Parker Dewey account.
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Create a LinkedIn account to search for internships and jobs on the worlds largest professional network.
Check our Upcoming Events page for LinkedIn Lunch & Learn workshops.
Summer Internships and Study Away
- Muskingum students participate in summer and semester long internships.
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Internship course (IDIS 300). Developed to educate students about internships and how they can be a career catalyst.
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Career Field Experience (IDIS 250). Gives students the opportunity to work at a business or organization to give early insight into the professional realm in a hands-on setting.
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Many students choose to study abroad during spring break, May term, and during the semester. Study away is a high impact experience that may involve an internship and/or class research.
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Click here for more information about Study Abroad opportunities.
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Internship & Job Search
- Drop-in the Impact Center weekdays between 12 pm and 3 pm for assistance with internship and job searching. No need for an appointment!
- Outside drop-in hours, students may schedule an appointment with a career advisor for professional job search assistance.
Jobs, Internships, Graduate School, and Volunteer Opportunities
In addition to the jobs and internships available on Handshake and LinkedIn, we are often notified of opportunities from other national, state, and regional sources. Check back frequently as the list is continuously updated.
- Impact Center Facilitated Internships
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Community Cat Care Internship- Fall 2025 (Local)- anticipated start September/October 2025
Sponsored by New Concord Feral Cats, Inc
The New Concord Feral Cats Society is seeking a compassionate and dedicated college student to assist in promoting awareness of the feral cat population in New Concord and implementing humane methods to both find care for and manage the population. This internship provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by educating the community, collaborating with local no-kill shelters, and assisting in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and adoption efforts.
As an intern, you may work closely with local no-kill shelters and sanctuaries such as The Animal Shelter Society of Zanesville, and local veterinary partners.
New Concord is home to a growing population of feral cats, and this internship gives students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through hands-on community service. Interns support local efforts to care for and manage these cat colonies by assisting with feeding, shelter upkeep, monitoring health concerns, and promoting humane care practices. This internship is ideal for students interested in animal welfare, community outreach, or nonprofit work—and provides valuable experience in responsibility, problem-solving, and compassionate service.
This internship includes a stipend of up to $1,000, for which the intern may allocate in the most effective way to support feral cat awareness, humane control efforts, transportation, or shelter partnerships.
The application process for fall 2025 is now closed.
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Children's Advocacy Center of Guernsey County (Local)- Fall 2025
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Guernsey County is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving and supporting child victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and neglect, as well as their families.
Internship Description
Updating and managing the organization’s social media platforms to ensure engaging and timely content. Refreshing and maintaining website content for accuracy and accessibility. Exploring and recommending alternative website platforms, if qualified and experienced in this area.
The Center is seeking a motivated student intern to assist with digital communications and content management. Primary responsibilities include:How to Apply
Interested students should submit their resume to Andrea Broom at abroom.anewbeginningcac@gmail.com.- Academic Credit: Eligible to apply for 1 credit hour (with faculty approval).
- Stipend: $250 awarded upon satisfactory completion of the internship.
Details & Benefits
Commitment: 40 hours completed during the Fall 2025 semester.Wilson, Phillips, and Agin, CPA's, Inc- Local Late Fall 2025 and Spring 2026- Zanesville, OH
Looking for a tax intern for tax season 2026. Duties include simple tax input into tax software, talk with clients, if necessary and interact with other staff. If needed, on other tax projects.
The initial time frame would be from January to April, with possible earlier start time. We have flexible hours and will work around your class schedule.
Interested applicants may contact Jennifer Agin at jennifera@wwpcpa.com.
Menards-Management Intern-Columbus, Ohio
Our Management Internship is a paid, hands-on training program designed to develop and prepare you for the world of Retail Management.
As you progress through the 12-week Management Internship program, your General Management team, Department Managers, and Store Team Members will work alongside you to develop your understanding of our business and help prepare you to take on a management role in the near future!
This is a paid part-time position that will have the opportunity to develop stronger organizational, Communication and time management skills as well as the opportunity to gain hands-on management experience.
Click here for more information.
Genesis Healthcare-Multiple Internships- Summer and Fall 2025, Spring 2026 (Local)
Internships available in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Information Technology (cybersecurity and systems networking).
Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, Ohio, is a comprehensive, not-for-profit healthcare provider featuring a 260-bed acute-care hospital and an extensive network of over 300 physicians across various specialties. Offering a wide range of services, including emergency and trauma care, heart and vascular treatments, and cancer care, Genesis provides students with diverse internship opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic medical environment.
For more information, email Dianna LeVeck at dleveck@genesis.org
American Electric Power- Multiple Ohio Internships
Opportunities in Change Management, Project Solutions, Engineering, Project Cost Analysis,
For more information, click here.
Ohio Secretary of State Internship Program- Fall 2025
The Fall 2025 internships begin in mid-August 2025. Applications and resumes will be accepted through mid-July 2025, with the online application opening in June 2025. This program offers students experience in state government operations.
For more information, click here.
Sherwin Williams- Sales and Management Intern-Mid Ohio Locations
The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid, 10-12-week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, providing insight into management, sales, and store operations as well as meaningful customer experiences. Our store internship program is designed to provide you with a comprehensive learning experience through practical business-to-business and retail experience working in a paint store. You will gain insight into a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spending structured time with your management team. You will also complete a project that addresses critical business issues alongside your peers and with the support of leadership.
For more information, click here.
McWane Ductile- Coshocton, Ohio- (Local)
Students pursuing a BS in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Business Management, Human Resources, Engineering, and Environmental.
McWane Ductile Ohio is a division of McWane, Inc. which is a family-owned business in Birmingham, Alabama. They have facilities throughout the United States and in Canada, Australia, Chile, and China. The McWane Companies offer product lines which include iron pipe, valves, hydrants, fittings, fire safety equipment, and other plumbing and water works equipment as well as technological capabilities.
Benefits:
Free housing provided Competitive wage will be offered Fitness reimbursement Opportunity for technical, operational, and personal development, and long-term employment Mentor will be assigned during Co-Op program Community information can be accessed at: www.visitcoshocton.com
To apply, click here.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources- Spring, Summer, Fall 2026
While applications for 2025 are closed, postings for 2026 will open in October 2025. ODNR offers college students internships in various fields related to natural resource management and conservation.
For more information, click here.
Ohio Cattlemen's Association (OCA) & Ohio Beef Council (OBC) Fall 2025, Spring & Summer 2026 (Fall Internship- Application Deadline July 1st)
Interns coordinate events and activities with both the OCA and OBC, including planning educational events and assisting with membership drives.
For more information, click here.
US Army Corps of Engineers- Student Trainee
With environmental sustainability as a guiding principle, our disciplined Corps team is working diligently to strengthen our Nation’s security by building and maintaining America’s infrastructure and providing military facilities where our servicemembers train, work and live. We are also researching and developing technology for our war fighters while protecting America’s interests abroad by using our engineering expertise to promote stability and improve quality of life.
Civilian opportunities open to all majors in multiple locations throughout the U.S. Application is continuous, with a closing date of December 31, 2025. For more information click here.
Enterprise Mobility- Management Trainee Intern
Join a company where four Muskingum alumni work! Enterprise Mobility university/college interns take on the same challenges as our first and second year full-time professionals. It's a team-based environment; and throughout your internship, your peers will be right by your side helping you learn, grow and have fun. Multiple locations in Ohio. For more information, click here.
The Julia Paige Family Center, LLC- (Local)
The Julia Paige Family Center has four internship openings for their group home in Cambridge, Ohio. The center provides care for females up to age 21 with mental and physical handicaps who have experienced neglect and abuse and are unable to care for themselves. Great opportunity for students majoring in Child and Family studies, Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Psychology. For more information, contact Katy Stocking, Office Manager, at katy@jpfamilycenter.net.
The center may have internship openings for fall 2025 and spring 2026.
Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO) Internship- Fall 2025, Spring & Summer 2026
Available to students who are interested in health policy and who want to learn more about Ohio’s healthcare and public health systems and the various factors that influence health and healthcare spending. An internship at HPIO allows students to gain substantive knowledge of health policy issues and a greater understanding of the health policy landscape, both in Ohio and nationally. Interns assist the HPIO policy team by conducting research, analyzing data, and contributing to publications related to health policy. Internships typically start in August and run through December. Application deadline for fall is July 21, 2025.
Click here for more information.
Ohio Department of Development- College Technology Internship
If you're interested in technology, this is a great chance to build up your resume and get experience with companies on the cutting-edge! You can be studying in any area, from STEM to business, communications, marketing and design. These are paid internships with a minimum of $15 an hour but you can negotiate for more.
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026-Applications open in August 2025. For more information, and to subscribe to their email list, click here.
Ohio State Legislature
Legislative aides assist with constituent research, outreach, policy and day-to-day operations. Click here for more information.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Natural Resource Conservation Service offers many internship opportunities. Click here for internship opportunities.
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Job opportunity information will be posted as we receive it. Check back frequently!
- Targeted Job Opportunities for Graduate Students/Alumni
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Broad River Rehab
Seeking OT, PT, and SLP. Full-time with competitive wages. Openings all over Ohio. Contact Lori Nelson at cori.nelson@broadriverrhab.com or call 601-248-5686.
Midwest Regional ESC seeking Occupational Therapists- Hardin and Logan Counties, Ohio
Full-time and part-time. Offering competitive compensation, professional development allowance, supply allowance, reimbursement for national certification, mentorship, supportive team culture.
To apply or learn more, click here.
MOT Genesis Healthcare System- Zanesville, Ohio and surrounding area
MOT Program- Occupational Therapist-Groveport Madison Board of Education
The occupational therapist provides screening, diagnostic, and therapy services to the PREK-12 student population. Under the supervision of the Special Education Director, the occupational therapist serves as a member of the special education team for multifactored evaluations, IEP conferences, and IEP reviews of students with disabilities. The occupational therapist also develops and implements IEPs for students with occupational therapy disabilities. He/she serves as a consultant to classroom teachers, other related service providers, IAT teams, and the broader school population as needed.
Interested applicants should apply in writing to Human Resources, mark.trace@gocruisers.org
MOT Program- Mid-American Therapy- Home Health Occupational Therapist.
Mid American Therapy offers a strong mentorship program which focuses on development of essential skills, creating opportunities to learn from other clinicians and observe therapeutic approaches. Compensation $45-$55/hour. For more information, click here.
MOT Program- Devon Health Care Group, LLC
Devon is a healthcare recruitment firm specializing in placing allied health professionals, nursing staff, and social workers in various settings, including public, charter, and virtual schools. They offer services such as psychological evaluations, speech, physical, and occupational therapy, providing professionals in face-to-face, online, or group settings to meet the unique needs of their clients. Face-to-face services are provided either at the client's/child’s home or in a location agreed upon by all parties (caretaker and contracted therapist) such as a library, community center, or clinic. Devon provides services for children in all of Alabama, Wisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Oklahoma, Indiana, North Carolina, Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Compensation $67/hour.
To apply for an opportunity please send your resume to resume@devonhealthcaregroup.com
MOL and MBA Program-Senior Manager, Change Management- Nestle, Solon, Ohio
The Senior Manager of Change Management will play a pivotal role in driving organizational change initiatives within the Corporate Engineering function. This position requires a strategic leader who can effectively manage change processes, enhance employee engagement, and ensure successful implementation of projects that align with the organization's objectives.
For more information, click here.
MOL Program-Project Management Office Manager, State of Ohio- Columbus, Ohio
The Project Management Office (PMO) Manager oversees the Project Management Office within the IT Division and is responsible for all phases of project management across the project portfolio. The PMO Manager serves as the primary escalation point for project issues and risks, drives creative solutions and mitigation measures for complex project issues/risks, and is the primary liaison between sponsors, business stakeholders and project managers whenever there is a project issue/risk related to scope, timeline, resources, etc. requiring escalation.
For more information, click here.
MAE, MAT Program- Special Agent: Education/Teaching Expertise-FBI Cincinnati, Ohio
The transition from teaching to special agent is more than a career move—it’s an opportunity to upskill and become an expert in your field. With specialized training, real-world investigative experience, and access to cutting-edge technology, you’ll refine your lesson planning and classroom management skills, enhance your expertise, and develop the foundation to become a leader in your field. The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you.
To apply, click here.
MAE, MAT Program- IEP Coordinator- Ohio School for the Blind- Columbus, Ohio
Works with school psychologist to track and schedule Evaluation Team Review (ETR) meetings for the school year; Maintains a list of IEP due dates, contact information for parents and LEA special education directors to assist with timely and accurate IEP scheduling; Informs required participants of scheduled IEP meeting details with advanced notice and documents attempts to schedule at convenient times.
For more information, click here.
- Graduate School/Continuing Education
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Muskingum University:
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Occupational Therapy
- Organizational Leadership: Master's and Doctorate Program
- Graduate Teacher Education: Master of Education, Master of Teaching
- Volunteer Opportunities
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Genesis Healthcare System Volunteer Opportunity -Zanesville Ohio
Apply to be a volunteer with Genesis Healthcare system. Click here for more information. Interested? Text Manager Lee McGee at 740-221-7197.
The Animal Shelter Society, Inc- Zanesville, Ohio
The Animal Shelter in Zanesville Ohio is currently accepting volunteer applications. Volunteers are vital to the well-being of the animals in their care. To apply, click here.