Team Kentucky Internship Program - Personnel - Kentucky Employee Assistance Program

State of Kentucky • Frankfort, KY

77d • $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

• Dependable: Comply with a designated work schedule and meet assigned deadlines
• Take initiative: Look for ways to go above and beyond in your day-to-day work
• Take advantage of learning opportunities: Seek out new opportunities to learn about your state agency and state government

Responsibilities

• Explore and build community referral sources
• Research and report on potential support programs such as substance misuse prevention education
• Participate in critical responses and grief support
• Review, develop and/or provide training on mental health and work/life integration topics

Benefits

• Interns will receive $16.444 per hour for undergraduate students and $19.096 per hour for graduate students
• Additional compensation of $1/hour for each year that they return as an Intern after previously completing the program
• Eligible for overtime pay

What This Job Offers

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