Team Kentucky Internship Program - General Government - Division of Communications

State of Kentucky • Frankfort, KY

66d • $16,444 - $19,096

About The Position

The Team Kentucky Internship Program brings talented and motivated college students into the world of public service. The program provides meaningful and relevant work experience, professional development activities, and offers interns networking opportunities with other interns across the Commonwealth, all while working alongside program and field professionals, state government leaders. The Team Kentucky Internship Program is a prestigious and competitive program; therefore, interested applicants must complete an online application and be vetted through an interview process. Those selected for the program will perform valuable work in our state agencies.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
• Be in good standing with the school with at least a 2.5 grade point average at hire.
• Graduating high school seniors enrolled in college courses with a 2.5 GPA may also qualify and apply to participate in the program.
• Must be 18 years of age by May 15, 2026.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of InDesign publishing (print and digital).
• Developing graphic design elements utilizing Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of other relevant applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Division Director by contributing new graphic design ideas.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop the design and layout for the Summary Annual Financial Report and other publications.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud programs to create templates for benefits related print publications, interactive publications, and mailers.

Benefits

• Undergraduate Student - $16.444 per hour.
• Graduate Student - $19.096 per hour.
• TKIP participants will receive additional compensation ($1/hour) for each year that they return as an Intern.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed