Employment Opportunities

HOUSEKEEPING & EVENTS STAFF

The Center for Rural Development, located in Somerset, Kentucky, invites applications for full and/or part-time Housekeeping & Events Staff.  The Center is a national model for economic development in rural areas, serving a forty-five county service area of Southern and Eastern Kentucky and beyond, with a wide array of programs.

Dedicated, dependable and hardworking individuals are needed to assist with janitorial and housekeeping services.  The Housekeeping & Events Staff are scheduled on an as-needed basis; the position(s) are non-exempt with variable hours. The work varies and is often physical.  Responsibilities include maintaining the building and surrounding areas in a clean and orderly fashion.  Additionally, the position(s) will assist with the systematic set up, breakdown and storage of equipment for a variety of events held at the facility, including, but not limited to training seminars, conventions, weddings, etc.  The position(s) retain job specific accountability and report to the Managing Director of Marketing & Events.

Minimum qualifications:  Must be at least 18 years old to apply.  A High School Diploma or equivalent and related experience is preferred.  The position(s) require excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Center is an equal opportunity institution. Starting date is immediate.

Qualified candidates may apply, submit a resume to aellis@centertech.com and lglover@centertech.com

RECEPTIONIST/ BOX OFFICE ASSOCIATE

The Center for Rural Development (The Center), located in Somerset, Kentucky, invites applicants for the position of Receptionist/Box Office Associate.

The Center is a national model for economic development in rural areas, serving a forty-five county service area of Southern and Eastern Kentucky and beyond, with a wide array of programs.

The Receptionist/Box Office Associate’s primary responsibility is to meet and greet The Center’s walk-in clientele in a professional and courteous manner; manage the flow of guests in the main reception area and assist with their needs.

The position of receptionist/Box Office Associate is an information center requiring the position to interact closely with other departments and organizations housed in The Center, ensuring that relevant information is communicated promptly and accurately. The position will handle all in-coming calls on a multi-line phone system assisting callers with questions and transferring them to the appropriate staff. This individual will contribute to Events Services, as requested by the Managing Director of Marketing & Events, ensuring information is up to date and well organized, and support the administration needs of other departments.

Box office responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing box office sales during weekday, evening, and weekend performances, and ensuring all ticketing systems records are maintained and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree, business or vocational school, or technical certification and two or more years related work experience or a combination of education and work experience.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have experience in answering multi-line telephone systems, with a pleasant, courteous, and articulate phone voice.

• Must be a self-starter, outgoing with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be professional both in attire and approach to promoting the atmosphere and quality of The Center.

• Must be proficient in MS Office applications with the ability to type and operate various office machines and equipment with speed and accuracy.

• Able to work independently and possess the flexibility to adjust work hours and schedule to accommodate specific organizational needs.

• Must be able to function efficiently in a stressful work environment with changing priorities.

• Ability to function professionally in a stressful work environment and meet multiple project milestones and timelines.

• Be well versed in all Center offerings and programs, adhere to Center policies and procedures.

The Center is an equal opportunity institution.

The closing deadline for applications is February 10, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Starting date is immediate.

Please submit resumes to lglover@centertech.com

HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST

The Center for Rural Development (The Center), located in Somerset, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Human Resources Specialist.

The Center is a national model for economic development in rural areas, serving a forty-five county service area of Southern and Eastern Kentucky and beyond, with a wide array of programs. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting in benefits administration, review billings for accuracy, codes and advances for payment, resolve discrepancies with carriers taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

The Human Resource Specialist will assist with the maintenance of HR/Payroll Workforce Now system forwarding relevant information to accounting for payroll purposes, and compiles reports from database as needed. The position retains job specific accountability and reports to the President & CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:
Qualifications: Bachelors degree with three to five years of job-related experience in
human resources or a combination of education and work experience.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have prior knowledge of principles and practices of human resources and its related functions.
• Prior experience with ADP HR software preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word processing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work.
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently; extremely meticulous when
it comes to details.
• Must be able to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.

The Center is an equal opportunity institution. The closing deadline for applications is until a suitable candidate is found. Starting date is immediate.

Qualified candidates may apply online: www.centertech.com/employment

CONTROLLER:

The Center for Rural Development (The Center), located in Somerset, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Controller.

The Center is a national model for economic development in rural areas, serving a forty-five county service area of Southern and Eastern Kentucky and beyond, with a wide array of programs.

The Controller is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of The Center in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices in keeping with the goals and objectives of the organization.

Duties include the management and direction of the Accounting Department through subordinate department personnel.

The position ensures that departmental and organizational objectives are in line with the need and mission of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a college degree, and preferably an advanced degree in Accounting, Business Administration, and/or a Certified Public Accountant with seven or more years of work-related experience or a combination of education and work experience.

• Responsible for the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the organizational fiscal function and performance.
• Responsible for the review and approval of the reparation of accounting analysis: for budgetary planning and implementation, efficiency, financial reporting, and submitter for capital expenditures.
• Responsible for adhering to an organizational wide budget.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have demonstrated the ability to develop direct reports, lead people, and create a motivational environment.
• Must possess experience in managing technology budgets, grants compliance, contracts and staff.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

The Center is an equal opportunity institution.

Closing date for application is March 27, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found.

More detailed information may be found on The Center’s website at www.centertech.com.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume of credentials and the names of three references to llawson@centertech.com or by mail to:

The Center for Rural Development

Controller

2292 South Highway 27, Suite 300 Somerset, KY 42501