KET-Kentucky Educational Television
Development Internship Spring 2027
Lexington, KY - Internship
COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET
Development Internship
Development Internship
The Commonwealth Fund for KET is looking for dynamic and effective interns to join our experienced fundraising team. Up to two paid positions are available for junior, senior, and graduate-level students attending any Kentucky college or university, or Kentucky residents attending college out of state.
Candidates must fulfill the 10 hours per week minimum, have a 3.0 GPA and provide two letters of recommendation. All interns will report to the Internship Supervisor, but are expected to work with multiple departments within the Fund, such as Membership and Corporate Development. Duties include a variety of administrative tasks and include all aspects of the Fund’s fundraising initiatives. Some night and weekend hours will be required. Accepted candidates will be compensated a $1,000 stipend for the semester.
This internship is well-suited for students with in interest in one or more of the following:
- Fundraising/Non-profit Management
- Arts Administration
- Communications/Marketing
- Event Planning/Management
- Database Administration
- Grant writing
- Graphic Design
The ideal candidate will:
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times
- Communicate clearly and effectively with donors and co-workers
- Be reliable
- Take initiative and think critically
- Handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
- Have above average customer service and phone skills
- Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Have a strong writing ability, attention to detail, and superior organizational skills
- Be willing to learn, collaborate, and work as part of a team
- Have a sense of humor
To apply, fill out the online application at KET.org/Jobs. Direct questions to Bobbie Allen Owen at [email protected].
About the Commonwealth Fund for KET
The Commonwealth Fund for KET aims to support and further the educational, charitable and public purposes and activities of KET. KET’s mission is to make Kentucky a better place and strengthen its communities by educating, inspiring, informing and connecting its citizens through communications technologies and the power of public media.
