Student: Design/Digital Media intern

JOB_REQUIREMENTS

Hires in

Not specified

Employment Type

Not specified

Company Location

Not specified

Salary

Not specified

Posting Details

Job Title

Student: Design/Digital Media intern

Requisition Number

SE04298

Department Name

3J5SE: Student Employment

Work Location

Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus

Off Campus

Salary Range

$16-17/hr

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

15-24 hours per week

Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

The Public Information and Engagement Section of the Division of Environmental Services (also known as Live Green Lexington) is seeking to hire an Outreach Design/Digital Media Intern to assist our team in developing a variety of creative projects, including event signage, digital graphics and social content like Instagram posts and reels.

This is an internship for winter/spring 2025/2026 with the possibility of continued employment through the summer and/or the 2026-2027 school year. The Outreach Design Intern will work closely with the Marketing and Community Outreach teams to develop appropriate assets.
This is a flexible, part-time job with a maximum of 24 hours per week, and a minimum of 15 hours per week. Work will take place at the Phoenix Building, 101 East Vine Street.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

Art and Graphics: create a variety of physical projects and displays, along with print and digital graphics.
Videography: film and edit for social media, websites, presentations and mass media.
Photography: capture, edit, label and store photos for specific purposes and stock use.
Content creation: assist staff with producing social content and videos. Comfort on camera is a big plus!
Tabling/Trailer materials: work with other staff to identify needs; develop and create boards, interactives, handouts, swag, “made you look” displays, etc.; keep materials updated; ensure information and presentation is consistent with online, print and consultant-developed materials.
Editing: update websites; write and review press releases, newsletters and other longer-form content
Tabling and events: staff as needed. Some evening and weekend work is required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Comfortable in Adobe Illustrator
Comfortable editing video for social media
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Ability to work and effectively communicate with staff
Self-directed team player who gets things done
Ability to work outdoors and complete physically demanding tasks
Ability to work some evenings, weekends and holidays to meet work objectives
Willingness to undergo a background check
A valid driver’s license

PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Bilingual/Spanish speaker
Experience editing videos for social

Deadline to Apply

11/27/2025

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.

Anticipated Start Date

01/08/2026

Similar jobs