Internship - Student Access and Success

Location: Frankfort, KY, hybrid work schedule
Compensation: $16/hr.
Term: Not to exceed 8 months 29 days
Preferred Application Date: June 2, 2025

About the Council on Postsecondary Education

The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is Kentucky’s coordinating body for postsecondary education and is committed to strengthening the commonwealth’s workforce, economy, and quality of life through the continuous improvement and efficient operation of a high-quality, inclusive and affordable system of postsecondary education.

Overview

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education seeks a Program Intern to support the functions of Futuriti, Kentucky’s college and career access platform.

This position will work with the Program Director for Outreach and Partnerships in the Student Access and Success Unit to support administrative functions such as data entry, social media and website content entry, and event and presentation preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Data entry into spreadsheets
• Employer listing and benefits data entry
• Build email distribution lists using publicly available email addresses
• Social media and website content creation
• Social media outreach (following, commenting)
• Brainstorm new website content about college access and student success
• Assist with presentation development and preparation

Education and Experience

Minimum Education and Skills

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications or public administration at a Kentucky college or university.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiencing working with Canva and/or Adobe Express
• Experience with email marketing platforms
• Experience with Wordpress or other content management systems

Application Process

Interested applicants should send a letter of application specifically addressing the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, a resume, and the names, titles, and contact information for at least three professional references to CPE.HR@ky.gov