Team Kentucky Internship Program - Public Protection - Office of the Secretary

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

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs research on state laws enacted during the 2025 legislative session.
• Compiles reports related to the implementation of the laws in different states, if similar to Kentucky.
• Coordinates with other departments of insurance.
• Assists in the regulation writing process at the department and tracking of regulations needed for implementation of new legislation.
• Works with the commissioner's office.
• Obtains experience working with each division of the department, including: Consumer Protection, Financial Standards and Examinations, Producer Licensing, Health and Life, Fraud Investigation, Market Conduct, and Property and Casualty.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED