Student Worker Marketing Intern in CLD

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky’s Department Name 81130: Community & Leadership Development in Lexington, KY seeks a student for a part-time writer role to support marketing and communications. The position emphasizes authentic writing, interviewing, and storytelling about department events, faculty, students, and alumni.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the department’s marketing staff to produce stories for the website, newsletters and university communications, and must avoid AI

Qualifications

• Must have strong writing and interviewing skills.
• Experience with professional writing preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 is expected.

Responsibilities

• Interview alumni and department members to develop engaging stories.
• Research and write stories highlighting events, faculty, students, alumni and notable happenings.
• Publish content across the department website, newsletters and university communications; assist marketing staff.

Skills

Professional writing

Interviews

Microsoft 365

Education

Enrolled student at University of Kentucky

Job description

Department Name 81130:Community & Leadership Development

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$15 per hour

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

Must be enrolled at University of Kentucky as a student.

Required Related Experience

Familiarity with all core writing styles and prior experience with publications of any kind.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

This position may require sitting for long periods of time, and time may be spent outside and require traveling around campus.

Shift

Up to 15 hours per week.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will support the department’s marketing and communications efforts through strong professional writing, storytelling, and interviewing skills. This position will research and write engaging stories highlighting department events, activities, accomplishments of faculty, students, alumni, and other noteworthy happenings. Responsibilities will include interviewing alumni and members of the department community to develop stories that showcase the department’s impact and successes. Written content may be published through a variety of outlets, including the department’s website, newsletters, and other university communications. The position will work closely with and assist the department’s current marketing staff member to support ongoing communications and storytelling initiatives. Because this role requires authentic, original writing and interviewing, AI tools may not be used to generate, draft, or develop written content.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Communication skills are key for this position along with expertise in Microsoft 365.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Communication skills with experience in professional writing are key for this position and a valid driver’s license may be helpful.

Deadline to Apply

09/23/2026

Our University Community

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.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample

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