Event & Engagement Intern in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Must be enrolled at the University of Kentucky.

n/a

n/a

Lifting, pushing and pulling objects up to 25 Ibs.

The ideal candidate will be able to work from August 14, 2026 to May 05, 2027. The candidate will be able to work 10-15 hours a week with possible night and weekend events.

The Stuckert Career Center is seeking an Event & Engagement Intern for the academic year of 2026-2027. The intern will have the opportunity to create the voice of the Stuckert Career Center through research, storytelling, public speaking, and customer and patron relationship management, while gaining an understanding of student career development at the University of Kentucky.

As part of the Stuckert Career Center team, the intern will gain valuable, practical skills through the support of career events, campus community hospitality, and career center support. This internship is overseen and guided by the Assistant Director for Experiential Education and all activities are informed by principles and practices of exemplary customer service and hospitality.

Responsibilities

The Event & Engagement will gain valuable experience in a wide variety of activities including:

Through this internship, the intern will have the ability to further develop these job skills as well as learn new ones. The Intern must be open to receiving feedback and guidance throughout the course of their internship. On-the-job training and hands-on experience working with the organization’s staff in a professional, supportive environment.

• Required August all student staff training (Sunday before First Day of Class).
• Required January all student staff training (Sunday before First Day of Class).
• Bi-Weekly all student staff meetings.
• Weekly one on one supervisor meetings.
• Technology and career related trainings.
• Career development assistance.
• Special Project Assignment

College credit may be obtained by reviewing the experience with your academic advisor. This position is open for Federal Work-Study eligible students.

The ideal candidate will be able to work from August 14, 2026 to May 05, 2027 and will demonstrate the following skills, abilities, or knowledge:

n/a

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.