KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Kentucky River Area Development District, an eight- county planning and development agency, is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. This position involves general office and clerical duties such as answering a multi-line phone system, greet visitors, distribute mail, filing, scanning, composing letters and other documents as well as other duties assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in Business Administration or closely related field; or three years work experience in related field in lieu of education will be considered.  Applicants must have good working knowledge of computers and software applications, possess good written and oral communication skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.  Must be able to work under pressure and against frequent deadlines with little or no supervision.

BENEFITS:

Competitive benefits including employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance policies for employee. Employer paid Dental and Vision insurance for eligible employee dependents.  KRADD also offers retirement benefits through Kentucky State Retirement and Kentucky Deferred Compensation.  Starting salary $27,000 with a 5% wage increase after a successful six-month probationary period.  Tuition discounts with Lindsey Wilson College available to KRADD employees and their immediate family members on applicable programs. Tuition reimbursement opportunities available through KRADD.  Employees receive paid annual state holidays, along with a paid day off for your birthday, and accrue annual and sick leave bi-weekly. Eight- hour work days Monday through Friday 8 AM till 4:30 PM.

A criminal record check and skills assessment will be required before interviewing with the Personnel Committee of the KRADD.  Applicants must pass a drug screen for employment offer.

To apply, submit a resume and references to KY River Area Development District, Attn: Karlena Campbell, 941 N. Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701 or e-mail to karlena@kradd.org. Phone: 606-436-3158