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Internship roles are among the most common CPT authorizations for F-1 students, but your DSO must document a direct curricular link before you can start. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) preserves your 12-month OPT eligibility, while full-time CPT for 12 or more months eliminates it entirely.
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Santa Chiara Children’s Home/Pax et Bonum Communications Marketing Internship
ABOUT THE JOB
Division: Internship
Department: CVL
Experience: Entry-level
Job Code: NA
Supervisor of Student Employee: Rob Musick (Direct Supervisor), Gerry Straub or Tim Welch/ Angela Lockhart (CVL)
Location: Record 602 (Generally remote)
Requested Start Date: 7/1/2026
Must be a registered UPIKE student
This internship provides a student with hands-on experience in book marketing, nonprofit awareness, and institutional advancement with the nonprofits of Santa Chiara Children’s Home and Pax et Bonum Communications. The intern will design and execute a multi-phase campaign culminating in a final advancement initiative.
Internship is a good fit for a current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in communication, film and media arts, information technology, English, management, medical humanities, social work, religious studies, or cultural studies.
By the end of the internship, the student will:
- Design and implement a marketing strategy for books and mission-based content
- Create and manage a nonprofit awareness campaign across digital platforms
- Brainstorm and provide initial planning for an advancement campaign
- Analyze campaign data to improve performance and decision-making
- Demonstrate growth in professional communication, leadership, and collaboration
- Reflect on personal strengths, career goals, and vocational direction
Throughout the experience, the intern will intentionally develop competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, including communication, critical thinking, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, technology, equity & inclusion, and career & self-development.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAREER COMPETENCIES
- Research the market and do audience analysis (CSD, C, CT, T)
- Develop a Book Marketing Strategy (CSD, C, CT, CTR, L, T)
- Create Content for Social Media (CSD, C, P, T)
- Develop Brand Storytelling Strategy (CSD, C, CTR, P, T)
- Organize Campaign Materials (CSD, P)
- Initiate an Advancement Campaign Plan (CSD, C, CT, L, P, TW, T)
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media & New Technology
OTHER SKILLS
Attention to detail, Strong active listening abilities, Written & verbal communication, Customer focused, Willingness to learn new things
WORK SCHEDULE
Hours vary depending on workload
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Keyboarding
NUMBER OF POSITIONS
One
HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK
15+. No more than 40 hours per week.
PAY RATE
Beginning at $8.75/hour
LOCATION
Location: Record 602 (Generally remote)
TERMS
Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. Students are required to work a total minimum of 80 hours and will be eligible for the following credit hours: 80-119 hours of work + course completion = 2 credit hours; 120-159 hours of work + course completion = 3 credit hours; 160-199 hours of work + course completion = 4 credit hours; 200-239 hours of work + course completion = 5 credit hours; 240+ hours of work = 6 credit hours. Summer interns in this position cannot exceed 40 hours of work per week.
APPLICATION NOTES
Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates.
The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.
INTRODUCTION
Santa Chiara Children’s Home/Pax et Bonum Communications Marketing Internship
ABOUT THE JOB
Division: Internship
Department: CVL
Experience: Entry-level
Job Code: NA
Supervisor of Student Employee: Rob Musick (Direct Supervisor), Gerry Straub or Tim Welch/ Angela Lockhart (CVL)
Location: Record 602 (Generally remote)
Requested Start Date: 7/1/2026
Must be a registered UPIKE student
This internship provides a student with hands-on experience in book marketing, nonprofit awareness, and institutional advancement with the nonprofits of Santa Chiara Children’s Home and Pax et Bonum Communications. The intern will design and execute a multi-phase campaign culminating in a final advancement initiative.
Internship is a good fit for a current UPIKE student with interest/major/minor in communication, film and media arts, information technology, English, management, medical humanities, social work, religious studies, or cultural studies.
By the end of the internship, the student will:
- Design and implement a marketing strategy for books and mission-based content
- Create and manage a nonprofit awareness campaign across digital platforms
- Brainstorm and provide initial planning for an advancement campaign
- Analyze campaign data to improve performance and decision-making
- Demonstrate growth in professional communication, leadership, and collaboration
- Reflect on personal strengths, career goals, and vocational direction
Throughout the experience, the intern will intentionally develop competencies identified by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, including communication, critical thinking, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, technology, equity & inclusion, and career & self-development.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND CAREER COMPETENCIES
- Research the market and do audience analysis (CSD, C, CT, T)
- Develop a Book Marketing Strategy (CSD, C, CT, CTR, L, T)
- Create Content for Social Media (CSD, C, P, T)
- Develop Brand Storytelling Strategy (CSD, C, CTR, P, T)
- Organize Campaign Materials (CSD, P)
- Initiate an Advancement Campaign Plan (CSD, C, CT, L, P, TW, T)
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media & New Technology
OTHER SKILLS
Attention to detail, Strong active listening abilities, Written & verbal communication, Customer focused, Willingness to learn new things
WORK SCHEDULE
Hours vary depending on workload
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Keyboarding
NUMBER OF POSITIONS
One
HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK
15+. No more than 40 hours per week.
PAY RATE
Beginning at $8.75/hour
LOCATION
Location: Record 602 (Generally remote)
TERMS
Upon hire, the intern must register for the Summer II Internship course. To receive course credit, students will complete assignments concurrently with internship work. Students are required to work a total minimum of 80 hours and will be eligible for the following credit hours: 80-119 hours of work + course completion = 2 credit hours; 120-159 hours of work + course completion = 3 credit hours; 160-199 hours of work + course completion = 4 credit hours; 200-239 hours of work + course completion = 5 credit hours; 240+ hours of work = 6 credit hours. Summer interns in this position cannot exceed 40 hours of work per week.
APPLICATION NOTES
Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates.
The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.
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Get Access To All JobsInternship CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does every internship qualify for CPT authorization?
No. Your DSO must confirm the internship is an integral part of your curriculum, which typically means it's tied to a specific course, a required practicum, or a degree program that lists work experience as a component. A general internship at a company in your field, with no documented academic connection, doesn't automatically qualify. Bring your program requirements and the job description to your DSO before applying.
Can I do a remote internship on CPT?
Yes, but the employer's physical address still determines the SEVIS record. Your DSO updates your I-20 with the internship location, and that address must be accurate even if you work remotely. If the employer is fully remote with no fixed office address, ask HR for the legal business address used for tax and employment purposes, then provide that to your DSO.
How do I find internships where employers already understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lists internship roles from employers with documented work-authorization experience, which reduces the back-and-forth of explaining CPT to HR teams unfamiliar with F-1 students. You can filter by role type and authorization compatibility rather than cold-applying and hoping the employer's HR team knows the process.
What happens if my internship extends beyond my original CPT end date?
You must stop working on the original CPT end date and cannot continue until your DSO issues an updated I-20 with the new authorization period. Extensions aren't automatic. Contact your DSO at least two to three weeks before your current authorization expires, and get a new offer letter from your employer confirming the extended dates and hours.
Does part-time versus full-time CPT affect my future H-1B eligibility?
CPT status itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility. What matters is OPT: full-time CPT totaling 12 or more months eliminates your post-graduation OPT, which many students rely on as the bridge to H-1B sponsorship. Part-time CPT, defined by USCIS as under 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that threshold regardless of how many semesters you use it.