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

The Center for Rural Development (The Center), located in Somerset, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium/IT (RDPC). The Center is a national model for economic development in rural areas. The RDPC programs are actively involved in training for the Nation’s rural emergency responders and outreach services focused primarily on rural and tribal agencies throughout the United States.

The Associate Director of Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium/IT (RDPC) performs work of an administrative, managerial, and professional nature under general supervision from the Director of RDPC. The goals, objectives and deliverables of this position are defined by the mission and the source(s) of funding for the program.

The Associate Director/IT assists the RDPC Consortium members in designing and developing curriculum content, training materials, training modules, teaching aids, and manages all aspects of curriculum development for mobile, virtual and residential certified Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awareness, performance, and management level courses. The position ensures all RDPC consortium members are met with the highest degree of service and consistency and manages setup documentation for compliance and certification purposes. The successful candidate will manage and conduct quality assurance reviews of all online programs. The position retains programmatic accountability and reports to the Director of RDPC.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in public safety, online learning, public relations or marketing related field, or a combination of education and work experience.
Specific Skills Required:
General:
• Working knowledge of standard technology management methods and techniques.
• Working knowledge of technical skills and course conversion including section 508 compliance
• Experience with planning and preparing training activities and facilitating group meetings and presentations.
• Ability to write in multiple styles for a variety of audiences and exhibit excellent spelling, grammar and editing skills.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, meeting all required deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as function as a contributing team member.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Work, Excel, and PowerPoint) and familiar with course management software.
• Able to function professionally in a stressful work environment and meet multiple project milestones and timelines.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate specific program needs.
• Occasional travel is required as is occasional evening and weekend work.

The Center is an equal opportunity institution. The closing deadline for applications is September 15, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found. Starting date is immediate.

The Center for Rural Development (The Center), located in Somerset, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium Delivery Coordinator. The Center is a national model for economic development in rural areas. The RDPC Programs are actively involved in training for the Nation’s rural and tribal emergency responders.

Under general supervision, the primary purpose of the RDPC Delivery Coordinator is to serve all Consortium Members of the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) by actively coordinating, processing and fulfilling RDPC training delivery requests.

The position serves as the first point of contact for training requests. Responsibilities include scheduling for all courses within the parameters, guidance and policies established. On behalf of the Consortium, the Coordinator communicates with state and local jurisdictions, facilitates requests for training through the approval process and takes full responsibility to coordinate and fulfill the delivery of approved training. The position retains job programmatic accountability and reports to the Director of RDPC.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in communication, on-line learning, public safety or marketing related field with three to five years’ work experience related to Homeland Security, First Responder, or Military training programs or a combination of education and work experience.

Specific Skills Required:
General:
• Self-starter with strong attention to quality and detail and willingness to learn new, complex topics.
• Skill in establishing priorities and timelines to meet deadlines.
• Strong client service skills.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively with varied audiences.
• Ability to write in multiple styles for a variety of audiences and exhibit excellent spelling, grammar and editing skills.
• Analytical and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function professionally in a stressful work environment and meet multiple project milestones and timelines.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Power Point, Excel and Word.

The Center is an equal opportunity institution. The closing deadline for applications is October 2, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found. Starting date is immediate.