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 enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institution approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet.
• Must 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

• Review consumer complaints against licensees.
• Assist in drafting a variety of correspondence for the Kentucky Real Estate Authority.
• Assist board administrators in scheduling open meetings and managing materials, including but not limited to, complaint documents, the agenda, and meeting minutes.
• Assist with open records requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed