Posted: February 9, 2026
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OPLC is actively seeking a dedicated, professional Director who leads, supports, and grows the Center’s legislative and administrative advocacy efforts and enhances its positive brand.
The Director is responsible for developing and implementing an advocacy agenda that protects and expands the rights of Ohioans living, working, and raising their families in poverty. The Director also identifies and cultivates relationships with community partners, advocates, and funders and can draw on these affiliations to advance OPLC’s mission. The Center is overseen by a Board of Managers.
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Posted: February 2, 2026
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The Policy Director serves as the organization’s leader in the development and implementation of public policy strategies that advance the rights of people with disabilities. This position works closely with the President and CEO and the Legal Advocacy Director to shape and carry out state and federal public policy initiatives.
The Policy Director plays a key role in educating and informing policymakers and collaborating with Board members, clients, and other stakeholders on issues impacting people with disabilities. This role requires considerable independence, sound judgment, and discretion in developing and communicating policy positions, working collaboratively with partners, and creating training and advocacy materials.
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Pay Range: $74,000 annually
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@disabilityrightsohio.org.
Posted: January 29, 2026
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House or Senate Caucus Fellows: One of the primary responsibilities for most fellows assigned to the House or Senate is to assist members with constituent outreach, including responding to inquiries from district residents when they have a problem or concern. Writing assignments might include press releases, newsletters, speeches, and committee memorandums. Fellows also research issues and perform administrative work.
Nonpartisan LSC Fellows: Fellows assigned to the nonpartisan LSC draft and analyze legislation, including a bill's fiscal effects on state and local government, conduct research to provide answers to legislative inquiries, and staff legislative committees. Depending on their applications, fellows assigned to LSC may work with the Office of Research and Drafting (ORD) and focus more on the “legal” side of legislative services or may be assigned to the Legislative Budget Office (LBO) and focus more on the “budget” side of legislative services. Fellows are assigned many of the same duties as permanent ORD and LBO staff.
Requirements:
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree before the program starts. There are no requirements placed on major field of study; all majors are considered. Most successful applicants have a strong academic record, and all have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Pay Range: $45,760 annually
How to Apply:
Apply online.
Posted: January 29, 2026
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Media production fellows work as assistant producers at OGT/The Ohio Channel, gaining hands-on experience with both studio and field productions. Assignments include camera operation, control room directing, research, script writing, editing, lighting, videography, and audio and graphics production. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in producing governmental, contract, educational, historical, and art programming, for broadcast and online platforms. In addition to the technical and creative experience, fellows will be able to observe the legislative process as they remotely operate multiple cameras for legislative sessions and committee hearings. Finally, they will participate with all other fellows in program activities such as monthly seminars.
Requirements:
Candidates must, before the program starts, hold a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in either Mass Media Communications, Journalism (Broadcast or Video & Film), Communication/Communication Arts (Electronic Media, Telecommunications, and Radio/Television), or Media Production. A bachelor’s degree in another area of study will be considered if you have acquired the requisite video production skills.
Pay Range: $45,760 annually
How to Apply:
Apply online.
Posted: January 26, 2026
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The Director of State Relations is an integral part of the university’s state relations team. This position reports to the Associate Vice President (AVP), State Relations and along with the AVP, develops and promotes the university's strategic agenda with state government partners; monitors state legislative activity for potential implications and opportunities, develops advocacy strategies, works as part of a government affairs team that serves the university community and assists in facilitating university interaction with state elected and appointed officials and their staff, state agency personnel, other institutions of higher education and various constituent groups. The Director of State Relations must possess an understanding of issues affecting higher education, a keen understanding of state budget and legislative process, strong research, analytical, and communication skills. This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field
At least four (4) years of experience in legislative and/or advocacy at state level, including but not limited to interactions with elected officials, proven experience of Ohio and national public policy issues.
Must have knowledge of public relations and familiarity of operation of state government.
Excellent leadership, organization, written, and verbal communications skills required.
Pay Range: $82,000 - $107,000 annually
How to Apply:
Apply online.
Posted: January 26, 2026
General Duties:
The Director of State Relations is an integral part of the university’s state relations team. This position reports to the Associate Vice President (AVP), State Relations and along with the AVP, develops and promotes the university's strategic agenda with state government partners; monitors state legislative activity for potential implications and opportunities, develops advocacy strategies, works as part of a government affairs team that serves the university community and assists in facilitating university interaction with state elected and appointed officials and their staff, state agency personnel, other institutions of higher education and various constituent groups. The Director of State Relations must possess an understanding of issues affecting higher education, a keen understanding of state budget and legislative process, strong research, analytical, and communication skills. This position is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in related field
At least four (4) years of experience in legislative and/or advocacy at state level, including but not limited to interactions with elected officials, proven experience of Ohio and national public policy issues.
Must have knowledge of public relations and familiarity of operation of state government.
Excellent leadership, organization, written, and verbal communications skills required.
Pay Range: $82,000 - $107,000 annually
How to Apply:
Apply online.
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