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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
ESL & Cultural Orientation Instructor
(Full-time, 40 hours/week)
The ESL & Cultural Orientation Instructor provides interactive, student-centered ESL instruction as well as practical cultural navigation to support daily life in the U.S. and long-term growth for KRM clients from a diverse range of countries and languages. ESL instructors are expected to build their own class specific lesson plans based on the life-skills topics/thematic units of the overarching, existing curriculum. Cultural Orientation (CO) curriculum covers practical topics to help clients navigate various facets of life in the U.S., such as accessing resources/public benefits; employment; financial literacy; housing; hygiene; safety; cultural adjustment; wellness; education; and other topics. This curriculum is supplemented by outside speakers from local service providers and organizations. In addition to teaching, this position involves planning and developing curriculum elements, formative assessments, and reporting. Instructors will connect with other teachers, the Adult Education Manager, and case management staff to provide updates on student attendance, to refer students for various assistance and services. Currently, KRM offers classes on-site at our Highlands office location and at the Americana Community Center in the Beechmont area of Louisville. This role would be providing instruction split between both locales.
Read the full job description HERE. To apply, please email a résumé and cover letter to Adult Education Program Manager, Jonathan Kays, at jkays@kyrm.org.
Lexington Office
All positions have been filled at this time.
Northern Kentucky Office
KRM-Covington, serving Northern Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional with experience serving diverse youth to join our team as the Youth Mentorship Coordinator. To Apply, first review the full job posting on Indeed. Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume detailing relevant experience and interest in the position via Indeed or by emailing NKY Resttlement Director, Wilson Mejia at wmejia@kyrm.org.
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
- 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.