About Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC)
As Kentucky’s housing finance agency, KHC is a self-supporting, quasi-governmental entity whose mission is to invest in affordable housing solutions across the state. KHC funds and finance, housing options for first-time home buyer, moderate/low-income renters, homeless families and individuals, and persons with special needs.

KHC staff enjoys a work culture that is both mission-driven and business-like. The corporation endeavors to operate strategically and sustainably. With a 37.5-hour work week, strong compensation and benefits package, and work schedule flexibility, a career at KHC makes work-life balance achievable.

Kentucky Housing Corporation

General Purpose of the Internship

A well-rounded exposure to the housing industry through a paid internship rotation for college students interested in a variety of areas of expertise and study. Unlike many internships, KHC interns will spend time with different departments based on areas of study and interest with a wide range of hands-on experience opportunities. Interns will be introduced to professional skillsets and proficiencies to be successful in the workplace, gain understanding of how their areas of interests further the operations of a thriving housing corporation and will develop work habits that lead them to success in their future professional endeavors.

Internship Opportunities:

• Internal Audit
• IT Service Desk
• Loan Servicing
• Corporate Planning and Accountability
• Housing Contract Administration
• Marketing and Communications
• Accounting
• Business Logistics
• Human Resources

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position:

Knowledge of:

• What you want to gain from this experience
• How you want to expand your horizons
• Areas of growth you can pursue

Skill in:

• Embracing new information that will help you in your future career endeavors

Ability to:

• Work on-site at least 15hrs/wk
• Manage time effectively
• Listen and follow simple directions
• Multitask when necessary
• Meet deadlines

Additional Information:

• Possess a willingness to learn

Education Requirements:

• At least 1 year of undergraduate work completed
• Must be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work

Experience Requirements:

• None

Required Competencies:

• Basic reading and comprehension
• Basic knowledge of computer software

Written Communication: Can write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Has the ability to get messages across that have the desired effect.

Customer Focus:Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Ethics and Values: Adheres to the corporate values of respect, commitment, and integrity.

Organizational and Priority Setting Skills: Sets goals and objectives; identifies roadblocks; uses time effectively and efficiently and can handle uncertainty and cope with change.

Initiative: Effectively completes assigned tasks, seeks additional opportunities, and continuously strives to improve skills and abilities.