University of Kentucky

Assistant Dir, James B. Beam Institute

University of Kentucky • $64K — $105K *
Lexington, KY 40517In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • 3 years of related experience
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication skills for internal/external coordination
  • Understanding of compliance in product sales

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the James B Beam Institute
  • Set operational priorities and support strategic planning
  • Manage JBBI accounts and budget effectively
  • Ensure compliance with sales taxes and licensing
  • Develop and implement institute policies and procedures
  • Lead marketing and public relations initiatives
  • Plan and coordinate events including conferences and donor activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a unique institute
  • Engagement with the spirits industry and academic partnerships
  • Access to a vibrant campus environment supporting agricultural initiatives
  • Involvement in community events and outreach programs
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Assistant Dir, James B. Beam Institute

Requisition Number
RE55467

Working Title
Assistant Director

Department Name
81110:Horticulture

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$64,210-105,914/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 HereInternal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/24/2026
* Ladders Estimates

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