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KRM operates out of Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky. Refugees resettled through KRM receive ongoing assistance as they create new homes in Kentucky. Learn more about KRM and our services. All applicants are encouraged to review the website and read the Frequently Asked Questions.
KRM offers employees:
- A multicultural, team-oriented work environment
- Comprehensive benefits, as eligible
- Daily opportunities to engage with and learn from colleagues and refugee clients from all over the world
- Opportunities to use your multilingual skills with clients and community partners
- The chance to work as part of Kentucky’s local, humanitarian response to the global refugee crisis
KRM is an equal opportunity employer and 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, and evaluate all candidates based on merit.
Each open position will have a detailed job description with application instructions included. Please see below for any current openings.
Louisville Office
Development Director
(Full-time, 40 hours/week)
The Development Director provides strategic leadership for KRM’s fundraising efforts, leading the development of a comprehensive fundraising program designed to accelerate the organization’s transition from federal funding dependence to a diversified, sustainable private philanthropy model. The role will spearhead the organization’s strategic shift from reliance on federal funding, creating the systems, strategies, and relationships that will fuel long-term growth and impact. The Development Director is responsible for growing philanthropic revenue, strengthening donor relationships across Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky, and overseeing fundraising strategy across individual giving, major gifts, annual campaigns, corporate partnerships, events, and planned giving.
Read the full job description HERE. Interested applicants should please email a résumé, letter of interest, and three professional references by Wednesday, September 30th, to KRM Executive Director, John Koehlinger, at jkoehlinger@kyrm.org.
Lexington Office
All positions have been filled at this time.
Northern Kentucky Office
All positions have been filled at this time.
Fellowships
All positions have been filled at this time.
Internships
Interning at KRM offers you the opportunity to learn about refugee resettlement and gain practical nonprofit experience.
KRM Louisville
- Internships are available for individuals who have graduated from high school or have a high school equivalency and who are at least 18 years old.
- Internship applications are currently being accepted for KRM Louisville for Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
- Minimum requirements: 8 hours per week, at least 8 weeks, and at least 80 hours total
- Review the KRM Louisville intern opportunities before applying
- Submit a completed Intern Application, resume, cover letter, and background check, to Adrienne Eisenmenger
- Complete interview
- Attend Internship Orientation prior to start date
- Please note that all internships are unpaid
KRM Lexington
- Review the KRM Lexington internship opportunities and frequently asked questions before applying.
- We do not have the capacity to host practicum students at this time.
- All interns will primarily work in-office during regular business hours (M-F 8:30-4:30). Hour requirements vary based on each role and the agreement made with the internship coordinator. The average intern commits about 10 hours per week for a whole academic semester.
- To apply, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume to internships@krmlex.org.
KRM Lexington application deadlines:
- Spring internships: apply by Dec. 1st
- Summer internships: April 1st
- Fall internships: July 1st
If you are interested in an internship but have missed a deadline, we encourage you to still inquire about open positions.