KET-Kentucky Educational Television

Public broadcaster delivering education and arts

Development Intern

PR & CommunicationsPosted on Nov 10

Internship · Spring 2027Lexington, KY, USA$1kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be a junior, senior, or graduate-level student attending a Kentucky college or university, or a Kentucky resident attending college out of state.
Fulfill a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
Have a 3.0 GPA.
Provide two letters of recommendation.
Be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Have strong writing ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Be willing to work some night and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of administrative tasks and support all aspects of the Fund’s fundraising initiatives.
Work with multiple departments within the Fund, such as Membership and Corporate Development.

Desired Qualifications

Have an interest in one or more of the following: fundraising or nonprofit management, arts administration, communications or marketing, event planning or management, database administration, grant writing, or graphic design.
Communicate clearly and effectively with donors and coworkers.
Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and critical thinking.
Handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
Have customer service and phone skills.
Be willing to learn, collaborate, and work as part of a team.

COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR KET
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.

About the Company

KET-Kentucky Educational Television

Public broadcaster delivering education and arts

KET is Kentucky's public media and education network, delivering schooling and learning resources through TV and digital platforms. It creates early childhood programs, K-12 materials, online high school courses, teacher development, and adult/workforce training, along with public affairs and arts programming. Its differentiator is a statewide, nonprofit public service with broad reach via 16 transmitters and online channels, designed to provide access to education regardless of background or location. Its goal is to educate, inform, and inspire Kentuckians by enabling quality education and lifelong learning for all.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lexington, KY
Founded: 1968

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