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University of Kentucky
Assistant Dir, James B. Beam Institute
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A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$29,864 / year median in Kentucky
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Dir, James B. Beam Institute University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time $58,302 - $96,179 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Master of Arts Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Assistant Dir, James B. Beam Institute Requisition Number RE55379 Working Title Assistant Director Department Name 81110:
Horticulture Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $58,302-96,179/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Driver's License Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks ;ability to attend meeting on and off campus; intermittent job-related travel; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs. Shift Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm; hours may vary. Requires evening/weekend for events and travel. Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Department of Horticulture's James B Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits seeks a JBBI Assistant Director. The JBBI Assistant Director will provide operational priority-setting, strategic planning support and implementation, and decision-making of the day-to-day operations of the James B Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI). Operations include, oversee JBBI accounts and budget; ensure compliance for selling products, to include taxes and license; develop and administer Institute policies and procedures. Provide leadership and coordination for internal and external communications. Supervise JBBI marketing and PR activities. Event planning, to include annual conference, hosting donor and student events. Other duties. For additional information about JBBI please click here ; the Horticulture department please click here . To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, click here . Internal Employee Being Considered Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 08/13/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Horticulture Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $58,302-96,179/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Driver's License Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks ;ability to attend meeting on and off campus; intermittent job-related travel; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs. Shift Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm; hours may vary. Requires evening/weekend for events and travel. Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Department of Horticulture's James B Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits seeks a JBBI Assistant Director. The JBBI Assistant Director will provide operational priority-setting, strategic planning support and implementation, and decision-making of the day-to-day operations of the James B Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits (JBBI). Operations include, oversee JBBI accounts and budget; ensure compliance for selling products, to include taxes and license; develop and administer Institute policies and procedures. Provide leadership and coordination for internal and external communications. Supervise JBBI marketing and PR activities. Event planning, to include annual conference, hosting donor and student events. Other duties. For additional information about JBBI please click here ; the Horticulture department please click here . To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, click here . Internal Employee Being Considered Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 08/13/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.