The Internship Fair is Friday, February 6: Who’s Coming, What to Expect, & How to Prepare

 

INTERNSHIP FAIR: Register
Friday, February 6, 11:30-1:30, Baird Lounge, Alumni Building
Students may arrive/leave as their schedules allow during the event time.

Who’s Coming?
Click here for a full list of employers attending and the internship positions they’re recruiting for.
If new positions are added and posted after the fair from any of the registered employers, they’ll automatically show up in our Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026: Registered Employers & Postings

What to Expect:
Recruiters will talk with students on an individual basis about their organizations, the internships they have to offer, and how to apply.


What to Do/Bring:
Seek out employers that are doing work aligned with your career plans and interests and introduce yourself (here’s an article on how to create an elevator pitch)!


  • Bring multiple copies of your resume IF it has been reviewed. Be prepared to email it to the recruiter if requested.

    • Resume Review Resources:
  • Ramen & Resumes – Register and choose a time slot on Handshake

  • 1-1 Resume Review Appointments with Internships & Career Development in Handshake

  • Creating Resumes, CVs, & Cover Letters


    • Attire: Make sure your clothes are wrinkle-free and your appearance is neat. If you would like additional guidance and examples, visit our Professional You page, check out our Pinterest page, or email us.


    Internship Fair 2026: Registered Employers & Internship Positions

    OrganizationInternship Positions & Preview LinksNotes:
    AflacSales Intern (Lexington, KY)Position description/link expected soon in  Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    AppalshopFilm (Documentary Production)
    Appalachian Media Institute
    (Assisting with Youth Based Media Production)

    WMMT Whitesburg, Ky (Community Radio)

    Roadside Theater
    (Research and Website Building) – Administration    		Position description/link expected soon in  Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    Bank of AmericaIntern (Colombus, OH)Position description/link expected soon in  Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    Berea Arts CouncilGallery Assistant
    Position description/link expected soon in  Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    Berea College – Alumni, Communications & Philanthropy Ray Ramseyer Endowed Internship in Development
    Berea College – Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement Intern (2-4 positions)
    Berea College – Education Abroad/CIEEducation Abroad Summer Intern
    Berea College – Student Craft (Weaving)Dye Garden Research Assistant 
    Dye Garden Project Manager
    C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth ManagementWealth Advisory Intern
    Camp Nelson National Monument – National Park ServiceJohn G. Fee Internship – Interpretation, Education, & Visitor Services
    Edelen RenewablesEmergent Climate Leader Summer Development Associate (3 positions)
    Emerald Youth FoundationSummer 2026 AmeriCorps
    FoodChain Inc.Media Education Intern
    Farm Education & Outreach Intern
    Marketing InternPower of Produce Intern
    Grow Appalachia – Berea Kids EatSite Supervisor Internship (3-5 positions)
    Programming Internship (2 positions)
    High Rocks Educational CorporationBusiness Office Intern
    High Rocks Summer Intern
    Local Foods AmeriCorps Member
    Kentucky Personnel CabinetTeam KY Internship Programcareers.ky.gov
    Koinonia Camp & Conference CenterCounselor Lifeguard (multiple positions)
    Counselor/Activity Specialist (multiple positions)
    Forestry & Trails Crew (7 positions)
    Content Creator/Photographer (2 positions)
    Kentucky Department of RevenueInternships with DOR Geography InternshipDirect application link
    Life Adventure CenterSeasonal Intern
    Mentors & MealsProgram Development Intern
    Fundraising Intern
    Marketing Intern
    Education Focused Intern    		Position description/links expected soon in Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    Mountain AssociationEnergy Intern
    Position description/links expected soon in  Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    New VistaSummer 2026 Marketing Student Intern
    Additional positions to be posted in Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    Nextgen Justice & Kentucky Center for Restorative JusticeBackend Engineer – Intern
    Pine Mountain Settlement SchoolProgramming Intern
    Hospitality Intern
    Arts Intern
    Environmental Legacy Intern
    Sustainability/Agriculture Intern
    Additional position description/links expected soon in Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    Richmond Police DepartmentInternships with RPD
    Position description/links expected soon in Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    Seven Counties ServicesChild & Family West Summer Intern
    Shaker Village of Pleasant HillMuseum Intern (2-3 positions)
    Camp Counselors    		Position description/links expected soon in Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    The Living Arts & Science CenterEducation Summer Camp Internship
    Art Education Internship
    Non-Profit Administration Internship
    Arts Administration Internship
    Child Development Internship
    Marketing/Social Media Internship
    Gallery Internship
    Community Outreach Internship
    Museum & Exhibit Internship
    Other internships upon discussion    		Additional position description/links expected soon in Handshake Collection: Internship Fair 2026
    University of Kentucky – Opera TheatreProduction Internship (1-2 positions)
    Youth VillagesPaid Summer 2026 Internship – Memphis, TN

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