The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development has an opening for a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support.
KCARD is a non-profit organization that works with farmers, farmers markets, agritourism operations, value-added operations, cooperatives, meat processing facilities, grain handling operations, horticultural businesses, and many other agricultural-related businesses operating in Kentucky.
KCARD employees work remotely and have flexible scheduling options.
Administrative Assistant job duties include:
Handle client files, data entry, meeting scheduling, and project coordination
Maintain recordkeeping system, including financial, organizational, and grant records;
Assist with invoicing for projects
Respond to client requests for assistance and update information in client database
Pull weekly and monthly reports
Answer phone calls
Organize in-person and virtual meetings for staff and KCARD board
Provide administrative support to KCARD staff
This position is full-time with benefits with salary commensurate with education and experience levels, with expected range of $35,000-$45,000.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills;
Attention to detail;
Strong work ethic with a self-motivated nature;
Knowledge of Kentucky agriculture and the agricultural and food sectors;
Experience with computers and common software, including Microsoft Excel; and
Valid driver’s license and access to private vehicle.
Location: Flexible within state of Kentucky, with in-state travel expected.
To be considered, please send a resume and cover letter to Kellie Padgett via email at kpadgett@kcard.info no later than June 22, 2026. Questions regarding the positions can be submitted to this email address as well.
The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer.