Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Energy & Environment Cabinet Internships

The Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) has internships across the Commonwealth. We have paid opportunities within the Department for Natural Resources, Department for Environmental Protection, Office of Administrative Services, the Office of Energy Policy, and the Public Service Commission.

There are positions still open in the following locations: Louisville, Bowling Green, Ashland, Madisonville, London, Prestonsburg, Hazard, Flemingsburg, Paducah, Pikeville, and Frankfort.

Interns can expect:

EEC offers fall, spring, and summer internships
$15.965 /hour pay
37.5 hour work week
EEC gear
Telecommute opportunities (where applicable)
Great experience to build a resume

Intern duties include:

Interact with staff on collaborative projects such as collecting field samples
Use cutting edge technology used for dam inspections, data collection and site assessments
Develop real world, hands-on environmental experience

Qualifications to apply:

Must be a graduate of or a student in pursuit of a BA or BS in environmental science, biology, physical sciences, or related degree fields from an accredited program
3.0 GPA
Great communication skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Self-starter, motivated, and eager to learn
Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

How to apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter in a single PDF and email to eeccareers@ky.gov with the subject line "(Your first name, last name) EEC Internship Application". Example: Jane Doe EEC Internship Application. In your resume and cover letter, please be sure to include the following information:

First and last name
Email
Phone number
Address
University and anticipated year of graduation
Current GPA
Related experience
Area of interest within the EEC where you would like to intern
Residence for the duration of the internship

Please contact eeccareers@ky.gov if you need further information.

Prior to submitting your resume and cover letter, we highly encourage you to visit our website and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about the Energy and Environment Cabinet. The EEC is a large agency, and your research will allow you to familiarize yourself with the different subject areas within the cabinet.