Spring 2025 Development Internship

KET Division/Work Location
Commonwealth Fund for KET
Lexington, KY


Position Details/Eligibility

These paid internships are available year-round. Up to two interns are needed each semester. Junior-, senior-, and graduate-level students attending any college or university in Kentucky and the Southern Indiana region are eligible. Additionally, all Kentucky residents attending a college or university out of state may apply.

10 hours per week (approximately 150 hours per semester) are required, although special arrangements may be made when school requirements differ. Each successful intern upon completion of the 150-hour requirement will be awarded a $1,000 stipend.

Students must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 to be eligible for this internship. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or prior employers are required with your resume submission.


Spring 2025 Intern Work Plan

Application deadline: December 16, 2024

Interns will gain an understanding of the following:

• Individual Giving (including membership and major gifts)
• Database entry and payment processing
• Event planning/management
• Fundraising communications

• Events
  • Telefund (On-Air Pledge Drive)-Production Assistant (graphics/photography, volunteer coordinator)
  • Concerts – representing KET at event venues, as necessary
  • Runner for Summer Celebration Auction Items
• Database Management
  • Updating donor information
  • Gift entry and reconciliation
• Annual Giving (Membership)
  • Donor thank you gifts
    • Research, purchasing, and order fulfillment/shipping
  • Family Fun Club: representing KET at community events, as necessary
• Writing and editing
  • Direct mail solicitation samples
  • Donor acknowledgements
  • E-solicitations
  • Web/social promotional copy
• General Office Support
  • Answering phones, returning calls
• Other duties as assigned

• ~10hours/week, January through April, 2025
• Must be available for the following event date:
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025

Interested?

Please fill out the application and submit your cover letter, resume, and the required letters of recommendation by the December 16th deadline.  You may also email letters of recommendation to [email protected].  

If you have questions, please contact:  [email protected]