Summer 2026 Development Internship Job at KET-Kentucky Educational Television, Lexington, KY

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  • KET-Kentucky Educational Television
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Summer Intern
Commonwealth Fund for KET
Lexington, KY

Position Details/Eligibility

This paid internship focuses primarily on the behind-the-scenes execution of even management and coordination of a non-profit fundraiser.  Successful candidates will be very detail oriented and creative.  Experience with Microsoft Excel, graphic design, photography, and prop/set construction is preferred.  Applicants must have reliable transportation and be able work outdoors in the month of June. 

10 hours per week (approximately 150 hours total) are required, although special arrangements may be made when school requirements differ. Each successful intern, upon completion of the 150-hour requirement, will be awarded a $1,000 stipend.

Must be a junior-, senior- or graduate-level student to be considered.  Students must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 to be eligible for this internship. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or prior employers are required with your resume submission.

Summer 2026 Intern Work Plan

Interns will gain an understanding of the following:
  • Individual Giving (including membership and major gifts)
  • Database entry and payment processing
  • Event planning/management
  • Fundraising communications
Each intern participates in the production and execution of the following:
  • Silent Auction
    • Photography of packages/items for online bidding platform
    • Proof/edit/create bid cards. Ensure item codes match.
    • Runner for Summer Celebration auction item pick up
    • Assemble auction packages
  • Event decor
    • Assist in creating props, vignettes, lighting and design pieces for event
    • Assist event coordinator in all aspect of creative design, including centerpiece and other aesthetic pieces
    • Runner/General support for event coordinator
  • General Office Support
    • Answering phones, returning calls
    • Printing and preparing signage for event
  • Post-Event
    • Thank-you mailing
    • Database updates and auction payment posting
    • Event and photo review for newsletter
  • Other duties as assigned

Interested?

Please complete the application and submit your cover letter, resume, and the required letters of recommendation by  April 17, 2026 , d eadline. You may also email letters of recommendation to jobs@ket.org.  

If you have questions, please contact:  jobs@ket.org 

 

Job Tags

Internship, Summer internship, Work at office, 10 hours per week

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