What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Op/Intern - Department of Parks position at Commonwealth of Kentucky - Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks?

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Co-Op/Intern - Department of Parks

Pay Grade03

Salary $11.67 - $19.09 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM |ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Here is a great opportunity for enthusiastic, friendly students (high school or college)! Kentucky’s State Parks are looking for students who are in good standing with their schools, at least a 2.5 GPA

For all State Park Co-op/Intern positions, please visit https://parks.ky.gov/contact_us to find a park or region where you would like to participate. Next, contact the business office at the park where you would like to work - park contact info is available on the Parks website. Or visit the park in person! Tell them you are interested in a Co-op/Intern position at the park.

This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

The Kentucky Co-op/Intern program is intended to provide high school and college level students the opportunity to gain meaningful employment in state government and develop practical workplace skills in a variety of professional areas. State Park Co-op/Interns are introduced to career options in state parks.

Program Benefits:

Provides students direct participation with Kentucky State Parks.

Allows students to meet and work with specialists and experts in their field of study.

Allows students professional connection opportunities with state government employees, mentors, and other interns, which is a great way to build and expand professional networks.

Holiday pay for any scheduled work hours on the state holiday (up to 7.5/8.0 hours).

Earn one day of sick leave (7.5/8.0 hours) and one month of service for any month which 100 hours or more are worked/paid during the month.

Overtime for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

Click "APPLY NOW" to complete your application and upload your resume.

Interested candidates must also do the following in order to qualify for a Co-op/Intern position:

Provide an unofficial transcript from your school.

Comply with all Kentucky State Park’s rules, regulations, policies and safety rules.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be enrolled on a full-time basis in high school as a junior or senior or enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institutions approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. Applicants must furnish proof of enrollment in such a program to the Personnel Cabinet. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ashley Thomas at ashleyl.thomas@ky.gov or 502-892-3380.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Salary : $24,274 - $39,707

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