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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, Louisville)

The ESL & CO Instructor will provide interactive, student-centered ESL instruction with an emphasis on spoken English. In addition to teaching, this position involves planning and developing curriculum elements, formative assessments, and reporting student attendance. Once a week, the ESL & CO Instructor, with the use of bilingual interpreters, will present Cultural Orientation (CO) curriculum to clients in their native language. This curriculum covers such topics as U.S. laws; resources, including public benefits; accessing healthcare and preventive health; employment; budgeting; housing rights; hygiene; safety and calling/interacting with the police; cultural adjustment and wellness; education; and other topics. The curriculum is supplemented by outside speakers from local service providers and organizations. Teachers have the latitude to clarify and explain CO content and respond to client questions as part of their presentation of the curriculum.

Instructors will connect with other teachers, the ESL coordinator, and case management staff to provide updates on student attendance, to refer students for various assistance and services, and to support long term growth and cultural navigation.

To apply, review the full job description, then submit a cover letter and résumé to ESL Coordinator, Jonathan Kays by Wednesday, September 25th.

 

Lexington Office

 

All positions have been filled at this time.

Northern Kentucky Office

 

Legal Administrative Assistant (full-time, Covington)

In addition to providing direct assistance to the Senior Immigration Attorney, the Legal Administrative Assistant will also help coordinate KRM Covington’s Citizenship Program.The ideal candidate will be someone someone with at least three years of administrative experience. A second language is a plus, but not mandatory. Familiarity with legal case management programs (such as Docket Wise) is also a plus. The perfect candidate must be comfortable working with interpreters when necessary and exhibit compassion to our diverse client population. This position does offer growth potential, with immigration-specific certification possible in the future (DOJ certification).

To apply, review the full job description, then submit a cover letter and résumé to KRM-Covington Outreach Specialist, Jarett Lopez. Applicants may also apply directly through the Indeed job posting. Vacancy will be live until the role is filled only candidates selected to progress to the interview stage will be contacted.

 

Fellowships

 

Cubaka Mutayongwa Fellowship (Louisville & Lexington)

The new Cubaka Mutayongwa Fellowship is named for a young, emerging leader in Lexington who dedicated his short life to making our community a better place. This Fellowship is intended specifically as an opportunity for Black Americans, immigrants or refugees or their children, Native Americans, or other underrepresented groups in nonprofit leadership. The Fellowship will develop emerging leaders between 18 and 24 years of age.

Application Process: Stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, you may review the 2021 fellowship description and application for reference.

Cubaka Nehemia Mutayongwa was a young leader, volunteer, community activist, public speaker, soccer player, interpreter, entrepreneur, student, teacher, mentor, and friend to many in the Lexington community, where he was resettled by KRM as a refugee with this family as a teenager in 2012. Cubaka tragically died on July 4, 2020; his last act before dying was to help save someone else’s life. Learn more about Cubaka’s legacy and the qualities he was known for here and here.

 

Internships

Interning at KRM offers you the opportunity to learn about refugee resettlement and gain practical nonprofit experience.

KRM Louisville

• Internship applications are now being accepted for KRM Louisville for Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025
• 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
• Submit proof of COVID vaccination
• PLEASE NOTE: All mental health internships at KRM Louisville are filled for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. This opportunity will reopen for Summer 2025

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.

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.