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

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Undergraduate Student - $16.444 per hour
• Graduate Student - $19.096 per hour
• Additional compensation ($1/hour) for each year that they return as an Intern after previously completing the program

What This Job Offers

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