Team Kentucky Internship Program - Justice & Public Safety - Office of Communications
About The Position
About Team Kentucky Internship Program 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. To be considered for a position in the Team Kentucky Internship Program, applicant must: 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. Candidates must be 18 years of age by May 15, 2026. Interested applicants must upload their unofficial transcript when applying to TKIP positions. Program Requirements - Attend TKIP Orientation Attend at least 1 Professional Development Day Attend at least 1 Agency Tour Complete 300 working hours throughout the program Submit the final project Attend TKIP Reception About the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Office of Communications- The Office of Communications intern will assist in developing social media content, press releases, speeches, internal communications and newsletters. As part of the Office of the Secretary, the Office of Communications crafts the cabinet's message and ensures adherence across its agencies, as well as adherence to executive branch communications guidelines. A Day in the Life - The selected intern will assist in gathering information and developing social media posts for the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet's Facebook and X pages. Draft and edit press releases and remarks for cabinet agencies and officials. Ensure the cabinet's website is up to date and drafting material as requested. Attend events and meetings as requested. What You'll Need to Succeed - Be dependable: Comply with a designated work schedule and meet assigned deadlines. Communicate with your supervisor ahead of time if you are unable to follow your work schedule, would like to request a schedule adjustment, or if you need further support to meet a deadline. Take initiative: Look for ways to go above and beyond in your day-to-day work to show your supervisor that you are a self-motivated problem solver. Take advantage of learning opportunities: Seek out new opportunities to learn about your state agency and state government. Request feedback on your job performance - this will show you are receptive and searching for opportunities to grow. Ask questions if you are unsure how to complete an assigned task or need additional support or guidance.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age at the time of employment.
- Must be enrolled on a full-time basis in high school as a graduating senior currently enrolled in college level courses OR a college-level student enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institutions approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
- Applicants must furnish proof of enrollment in such a program to the Personnel Cabinet.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
- Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing social media content
- Assist in developing press releases
- Assist in developing speeches
- Assist in developing internal communications and newsletters
- Assist in gathering information and developing social media posts for the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet's Facebook and X pages
- Draft and edit press releases and remarks for cabinet agencies and officials
- Ensure the cabinet's website is up to date and drafting material as requested
- Attend events and meetings as requested
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
