Summer 2026 Development Internship

KET-Kentucky Educational Television•Lexington, KY

About The Position

This paid internship focuses primarily on the behind-the-scenes execution of even management and coordination of a non-profit fundraiser. Successful candidates will be very detail oriented and creative. Experience with Microsoft Excel, graphic design, photography, and prop/set construction is preferred. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be able work outdoors in the month of June. 10 hours per week (approximately 150 hours total) 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. Must be a junior-, senior- or graduate-level student to be considered. 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.

Requirements

Must be a junior-, senior- or graduate-level student to be considered.
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.
Applicants must have reliable transportation and be able work outdoors in the month of June.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Excel
Experience with graphic design
Experience with photography
Experience with prop/set construction

Responsibilities

Silent Auction
Photography of packages/items for online bidding platform
Proof/edit/create bid cards. Ensure item codes match.
Runner for Summer Celebration auction item pick up
Assemble auction packages
Event decor
Assist in creating props, vignettes, lighting and design pieces for event
Assist event coordinator in all aspect of creative design, including centerpiece and other aesthetic pieces
Runner/General support for event coordinator
General Office Support
Answering phones, returning calls
Printing and preparing signage for event
Post-Event Thank-you mailing
Database updates and auction payment posting
Event and photo review for newsletter
Other duties as assigned