Commonwealth of Kentucky

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7/7/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03955

Program Coordinator

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$41,952.48 - $62,928.48 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture

Location

111 Corporate Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Would you like to work in an agency that has a daily impact on every Kentuckian’s health, safety, finances and well-being? Then you should apply for a position with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA), where we continue to make "Kentucky Proud"!

We are looking for a dynamic Program Coordinator in our Office of Agricultural Marketing, Direct Farm Marketing Division.

This person will have the following responsibilities:

• Administer the statewide Farmers’ Market program.
• Provide market support with training and onsite visits.
• Revise and update manuals and resource guides.
• Maintain the Sampling database and review/approve sampling certification requests.
• Administer the statewide Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
• Maintain CSA directory and provide support to CSA members.
• Administer the Gardening program by providing funding guidance and training.
• Provide assistance to the Agritourism program and Farm to Fork program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Some travel will be required in this position.

We provide a complete benefits package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, vision and dental insurance, optional deferred compensation plans, paid holidays, sick leave and annual leave (vacation and personal).

We would love to talk with you about this exciting opportunity!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in management or administration.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative or business experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sharon Spencer at sharon.spencer@ky.gov or 502-782-4127.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D