CEDIK Summer Community Design Program Fellowship

Job Title
CEDIK Summer Community Design Program Fellowship


Requisition Number
DU13210


Department Name
81310:CEDIK


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$5000 stipend paid bi-weekly


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

Current UK student; Preferred academic disciplines that will be considered include Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Historic Preservation, Natural Resources, Hospitality Management & Tourism and Arts Administration.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time



Shift

as fellowship program dictates



Job Summary

2025 Community Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) Summer Community Design Program



This program is an immersive eight-week fellowship experience utilizing students’ talents from various academic disciplines to collaborate on a community development design for Trimble County, KY. The project’s primary goal is to enhance community connections through intentional design, foster community engagement, assess potential for future tourism opportunities and create plans to revitalize communities in the county. This will assist elected officials and leaders in planning for current and future residents.



Preferred academic disciplines that will be considered include Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Historic Preservation, Natural Resources, Hospitality Management & Tourism and Arts Administration. Interest in one or more of the following: small and rural communities; public engagement; urban design/ policy; planning; arts; and leadership development.



All students should be prepared to work in a team setting and independently under the direction of the program leader. They must be able to work with and listen to local residents as the experts of their own community.



There is a bi-weekly stipend, and CEDIK will cover all travel costs. The experience includes a three-day canoe and camping trip along the Ohio River.

Documents to submit – resume, cover letter and portfolio of design work, or sample of writing if not a design student.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/28/2025


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