About the role#
The Commonwealth Fund for KET offers paid internships for students interested in fundraising and non-profit management. You will work with the Membership and Corporate Development departments to support the organization's fundraising initiatives. This role requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week and includes a $1,000 stipend for the semester. Some night and weekend hours are required.
What you'll do#
- Perform various administrative tasks to support daily operations.
- Assist with all aspects of the Fund's fundraising initiatives.
- Collaborate with multiple departments, including Membership and Corporate Development.
What you'll need#
- You must be a junior, senior, or graduate student attending a Kentucky college or university, or a Kentucky resident attending school out of state.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
- You must provide two letters of recommendation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong writing ability, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Above-average customer service and phone skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at once, take initiative, and think critically.
- A professional demeanor and the ability to communicate clearly with donors and staff.
- An interest in fields such as arts administration, communications, marketing, event planning, database administration, grant writing, or graphic design.
- A willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
- A sense of humor.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Lexington, Kentucky.
- The position is on-site.
- This is a paid internship for the Spring 2027 term.
About KET - Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television is a statewide broadcast network based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1968, it operates as a nonprofit organization. The network produces digital learning tools and provides public affairs and cultural programming. It serves more than two million people each week through television and online platforms.
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