Upon the retirement of Maury Cox, the former Executive Director of the Kentucky Dairy Development Council, a job opening  has recently been posted. 

The Kentucky Dairy Development Council, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dairy advocacy organization is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director (ED).

The primary role of the ED is to promote, represent, and further enhance the Kentucky dairy industry for the profitability of dairy producers. This person will speak on behalf of the dairy industry for KDDC. The ED shall have charge of the general business operations of KDDC and will supervise all part time, full time and contract personnel as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors to accomplish the goals of KDDC.

Skills and Qualifications Needed:

* Managerial

* Administrative experience preparing and evaluating financial statements

* Ability to recruit, motivate and coordinate volunteers

* Ability to hire, train, and manage employees

General skills and experience:

* College degree or equivalent experience

* Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills

* Working knowledge of computer technology

* Ability to work effectively in an unsupervised environment

* Willingness to travel

Candidates should submit resume’ to:

Richard Sparrow, President P.O. Box 432 Owenton, KY 40359

Email: mabirdie@yahoo.com Phone: (502) 370-6730