Career Opportunities at PeADD

Community Development Specialist

The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) has an opportunity for a Community Development Specialist in our community & economic development department. PeADD offers a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated. Examples include flexible work schedules; option for hybrid telework; and an extensive benefit package to include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement and immediate paid sick and vacation leave.
PeADD is committed to recruiting and retaining individuals in a wide range of skills and occupations. We need exceptional people who share our passion for promoting, developing, and protecting the economic, health, education and quality of life of the people of our nine-county area.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Write and submit funding applications (grant and/or loan) for project development as a result of the establishment of community goals and objectives with local officials.
  • Meet with local officials to develop and plan community and economic development, public facility, housing, public services and related projects.
  • Write articles/material for the newsletter and website and give presentations to the Board of Directors on projects and/or funding sources.
  • Function as the liaison with state and federal agencies, legislators, regional planning commissions, local government officials, community organizations and the general public.
  • Attend conferences, workshops, and meetings necessary to remain current with funding trends, related legislation and local issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
  •  Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration or relatedfield.
  •  Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills are a must
  •  Handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously

Join PeADD and help us improve the lives in the Pennyrile region of Kentucky! PeADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Social Service Case Manager

The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) has an opportunity for a full-time Social Service Case Manager position in our Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living department.  PeADD offers a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated.  Examples include flexible work schedules and option for hybrid telework.

PeADD is committed to recruiting and retaining individuals in a wide range of skills and occupations.  We need exceptional people who share our passion for promoting, developing, and protecting the economic, health, education and quality of life of the people of our nine-county area.    

The position will provide case management and assessment services for various programs serving older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant must have one of the following qualifications:
(i) Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university, with:
1. One (1) year experience in health or human services; or
2. The educational or experiential equivalent in the field of aging or disabilities;
(ii) RN currently licensed as defined in KRS 314.011(10), and has at least two (2) years of experience as a professional nurse in the field of aging or disabilities; or
(iii) A Master’s degree, in a health or human services field, from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.

Join PeADD and help us improve the lives in the Pennyrile region of Kentucky!  PeADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
apply here

Here's what our current employees have to say...

Service. Confidence. Accomplishment. These are the things that PeADD instills in us each day. The agency culture overflows with that of a family, both personal and professional. We are all working together to ensure our community is served and our fellow workers are cared for. In that, employees are encouraged to manage their day to the best of their ability in the way they can most efficiently and effectively accomplish their tasks. The local community sees those accomplishments every day, even when they don’t know who the people are behind the service. THAT is why we show up every morning; it doesn’t matter if it is in office, on the road, or from home. We show up because we care for our community and we care for each other.
Hayla Swaw
Senior Staff Accountant
I have developed so many skills working here and have been able to apply it to all aspects of life. I have developed my social skills by speaking in front of numerous committees and boards regularly, and have learned how to better manage time and resources.  The job has given me a new perspective on the great number of needs and challenges each of our communities face, and I am able to identify more ways to meet people’s needs.
Kyle Cunningham
Infrastructure Coordinator
I have worked at the Pennyrile Area Development District for 21 years and I feel very blessed and thankful to work for an organization that is dedicated and committed to serving our communities and citizens.  The most rewarding part of my job is providing excellent support to my co-workers and to our clients.  Each day at the PeADD office is a new opportunity to assist and serve.
Angela Gore
Administrative Assistant
My job gives me a chance to meet directly with civic and political leaders in all the cities and counties we serve and get to know the unique features of each community, with the goal of making each one a better place.  Promoting regional planning and development also allows me the opportunity to network with my colleagues from around the state, sharing ideas, successes, challenges and other experiences I can draw on to improve the Pennyrile.  Working at PeADD means I am part of a team of professionals who share a passion and drive to make the region the best it can be.
Jared Nelson
Community Development Specialist /
Public Administration Specialist