The Kenyon Community Internship Program (KCIP) affords students the valuable opportunity to gain meaningful work experience during both the academic year and summer, and engage in learning with the greater Knox County community. Area employers host Kenyon students for structured internships for 5-10 hours per week during the academic year and 20-40 hours per week during the summer. These internships allow students to contribute to professional projects that build essential skills for success at Kenyon and beyond. At the same time, community partners benefit from students' fresh perspectives, creativity, and support on key initiatives and operations.

Key Statistics

  • $100kof student intern wages are supported by donors

  • 39community partners since the program's inception in 2017-18

  • 107average student applications per year

“SPI allowed me to engage with community stakeholders and local schools in a new way and allowed me to see the impact nonprofits make in reinforcing STEM skills that students may not receive otherwise.”

Kylie Lohrenz '20
Science and Play Initiative: Program Development Intern

Partnerships Over Politics

Kenyon students interning with county government demonstrate a commitment to community that transcends partisanship.

A Growing Partnership

The Community Internship Program now supports more paid opportunities for Kenyon students to work with local nonprofit organizations.

Interns at Work in Knox County

College students and local nonprofit organizations benefit from increased funding focused on building professional and personal connections in the community.

Contact
Phone Number
740-427-5165
Email Address
cdo@kenyon.edu
Location
Chalmers Library 259 (second floor)
103 College Drive
Gambier, Ohio 43022
Contact
Phone Number
740-427-5419
Location
Wright Center
Suite 100
400 S. Main Street
Mount Vernon, Ohio
43050