The Public Programs & Special Events Intern will report to the Program Manager and will work closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director. In this position you are responsible for aiding the staff in planning and implementing all special and regular events, including but not limited to the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, monthly Art Nights, Boxes of Joy, and private rentals. Intern may also learn about and aid in volunteer recruitment and management, museum membership functions, budgeting, programming associated with the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, and Kentuck’s online presence and marketing efforts. Interns in this field can expect to gain experience in sales, hospitality, and event-management. Qualifications: A strong creative background with excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills.Person must have exemplary social skills, enjoy working with the public, and thrive in a fast-paced,mercurial, collaborative environment.


Preferred: Experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. As sense of humor is a plus.


Additional Information: Cover letter, and Resume, REQUIRED.


Approximate Hours Per Week: 15-20


Open Application Periods: Summer 2025, Fall 2025


Degree Level: Bachelors, Masters


Class Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate


Minimum Grade Point Average: 3.0

Application: https://www.kentuck.org/_files/ugd/eb67da_1fd9f5cc43d7461eb8f5c72ff756f22b.pdf

Please send your completed application, resume, and cover letter to Molly Nelko, Program Manager, at mnelko@kentuck.org.