Posted August 08, 2026
Assistant Dir, James B. Beam Institute
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 286349531
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
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: | |
| 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. |
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