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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

 

Legal Caseworker
(full-time, non-exempt position)

KRM is hiring a legal caseworker to provide administrative support to the Legal Director and DOJ Accredited Representatives.
The legal caseworker is responsible for clerical/administrative tasks including maintenance of client files, assistance in maintaining the office’s electronic filing and case management system, ongoing documentation and data management, meeting with legal services clients to follow up on case work, and other administrative duties. KRM’s legal office represents clients of diverse backgrounds and immigration statuses, and any candidate must be comfortable providing competent, professional support for all KRM clients.

Please read the full job description HERE. Interested applicants should reply by email with a résumé and cover letter by Thursday, March 19th, to KRM Legal Director, Sana Abhari. Please reference “Legal Caseworker” in the subject line of the email.

 

ESL Instructor
(part-time, 30 hours/week; fixed term: April 1st – July31st)

Please Note: This is a fixed term position from April 1st – July 31st. The ESL Instructor will provide interactive, student-centered ESL instruction with an emphasis on spoken English. The ESL curriculum will be based on functional English related to a sequence of life-skills topics. There are existing curriculum materials, but ESL instructors are expected to build their own class–specific lesson plans based on the topics/thematic units of the overarching curriculum. In addition to teaching, this position involves planning and developing curriculum elements, formative assessments, and reporting student attendance.

Please read the full job description HERE. Interested applicants should reply by email with a résumé and cover letter by Monday, March 23rd, to KRM Adult Education Manager, Jonathan Kays.

 

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 Spring 2026 and Summer 2026
  • 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.