Program Coordinator II

Job Title
Program Coordinator II


Requisition Number
RE51747


Working Title

Department Name
81026: Food Connection


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/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

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; intermittent standing; driving for extended periods; lifting, pushing and pulling objects up to 25lbs



Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5pm; occasional evenings and weekends



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s, Food Connection unit seeks a candidate with excellent communication, research, and project management skills to work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

The Value Chain Coordinator will work to cultivate relationships with farmers, processors, distributors, and buyers in Eastern Kentucky with the goal of adding to farm income and getting more Kentucky grown food into more places. The position plays a key role in collaborating with the Central + West KY VCCs as well as existing partners and organizations to build capacity for local food systems development efforts along the supply chain in Kentucky. Additional duties include working across commodities (produce, protein, small grains, dairy, value-added products, etc.) and will regularly convene meetings and/or site visits with farmers, processors, distributors, and buyers to continue to build sustainable and equitable local food value chains in Kentucky.

As a key member of the Food Connection Team, this role offers the opportunity to serve farmers, food producers, students, and consumers by cultivating creative strategies and partnerships to support a vibrant, healthy, and equitable local food economy.

Why Join Us?

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. Benefits of working with us include:

• A formal mentoring program
• Access to a staff development fund
• A dedicated Staff Recognition Program
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

For additional information about Food Connection please click here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, excel



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s



Deadline to Apply
10/14/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.