What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE Advancement Internship position at University Of Kentucky?
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none Physical Requirements Sitting or standing for an extended period of time. Occasionally lifting, pushing, and / or pulling up to 25 pounds. Ability to navigate to locations both on and off campus. Shift Typically days, 40 hour week, Monday-Friday; 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm from June 2 – July 25, 2025 with occasional weekends / evenings due to project needs. Job Summary The Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is looking for 2 CASE Advancement Interns for a summer, on-campus and in-person, internship running from June 2 – July 25, 2025. Current UK students (undergraduates and graduate program students) and recent graduates (having graduated within 6 months of internship start date) qualify and are encouraged to apply.
Full-time, hands-on work experience in multiple areas of university advancement including annual giving, major gifts, alumni relations, event planning, social media marketing and written communication. The intern will focus on one project for the duration of the program that will involve pieces of each of these key advancement areas.
- A $5,000 stipend
- All-expense paid three-day training in Washington, D.C.
- Participation in introductory CASE advancement webinars and professional development virtual sessions
- A designated book from the CASE Bookstore
- Mentor from the University of Kentucky
- Participation in CASE’s e-mentoring program to network with an advancement professional outside the University of Kentucky
- CASE student membership for one year after the internship, accessing complimentary CASE webinars, the CASE library and Career Central
- Regular communications post-internship on entry-level job postings and career development opportunities
This application requires :
A. Resume – Saved under Resume.
B. Two letters of recommendation – Saved under Specific Request 1 & 2.
C. Personal Statement of 750 words or less which shares your interest in educational advancement and how this internship program would further your interest in this field. – Saved under Writing Sample.
In preparation for next steps :
If selected for interviews, the department will be reaching out on March 20 -21, 2025, with interviews being held the afternoons of March 24-26, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact :
Jeremy McKinley, Philanthropy Professional Development Manager at or 859-562-0955. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Attention to detail. Ability to clearly communicate both in writing and verbally. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience HS Deadline to Apply 03 / 19 / 2025 Our University Community
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