VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 20-01
Position: Student Intern (Volunteer) (revised)
Opening Date: January 17, 2020
Closing Date: January 31, 2020 Extended to February 14, 2020
Location: Lexington, KY
POSITION SUMMARY:
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting applications
for the volunteer position of Student Intern. The term of the internship will be during the Spring
2020 semester.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Receive general incoming telephone calls to the Information Technology department and respond
or forward calls to the appropriate individual
• Prepare routine reports and assist in the installation of upgrades on new or revised off-
the-shelf/desktop releases.
• Assist in set-up, configure, and install and document hardware and software.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and internet.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, which include the ability
to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, are essential.
• Ability to exercise mature judgement.
• Compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality
requirements.
• Be well groomed and exhibit a professional appearance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent and currently enrolled in an accredited
undergraduate or graduate program.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Interns are unpaid volunteers and are not benefits eligible. Interns would be responsible for
parking and transportation to the work site.
CONDITIONS OF INTERNSHIP
Incumbent must be a United States citizen and must complete a successful background check for this
position. Incumbent must complete 15 hours per week over the course of the internship. The term of
the internship will begin approximately February 2020 and conclude May 2020.
Work schedule will be determined upon internship offer, while work must be completed during
standard business hours.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit:
• A letter of interest, including school information/major, plus days/duration of availability.
• Resume detailing all relevant experience, education and skills
• Letter of qualification from an appropriate facility representative
• College/University transcripts (official or unofficial representing most recent academic
semester & cumulative GPA as of application date)
Completed application packages must be emailed to hr@kyeb.uscourts.gov no later than February 14,
2020. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. Applications will be screened for
qualifications and only the most qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for a personal
interview. All applicants scheduled should advise the Human Resources Office if an accommodation
is necessary to interview.