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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
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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
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