Still looking for that remote job in Kentucky? Check out 5 positions and what they pay
When it comes to getting to and from work, Kentuckians prove you don’t necessarily have to live in a bustling metropolis to endure a brutal commute.
Super commuting, or the practice of spending 90 minutes or more each way on a work commute, is common in Kentucky, especially among workers in the extraction industry, such as mining.
According a 2022 report from Stacker, super commuting is most common in Lee County, where nearly 20% of workers had a commute of at least 90 minutes. Several other rural Eastern Kentucky counties joined Lee County among the top 10, according to Stacker.
Between gas prices, vehicle maintenance and sometimes necessary overnight hotel stays, the cost of super commuting adds up and eats away at the paycheck you’re bringing home. If you’re one of those workers looking to ditch your commute, here are five positions hiring now, most of which are advertising salaries at or above $50,000.
Each of the positions below were recruiting as of Thursday, though you may want to apply immediately to take advantage of these opportunities.
Additionally, while each of these jobs are classified as remote positions, they may require some on-site work. Make sure to read each job description carefully and know what you’re getting into before applying.
Civil Engineer - Abbie Jones Consulting
Job type: Work-from-home/Remote
Posted pay range: $95,000 to $110,000
Summary: Abbie Jones Consulting, a land survey and civil engineering firm headquartered in Lexington, is looking for a civil engineer with three to seven years of experience and professional engineer licensure. The position calls for “help with a wide variety of municipal and private development projects involving site layout and design and water and stormwater collection and conveyance.”
Job duties, per the description, include providing project management for efforts including grading, drainage, roads, underground utilities, parking lots and other site features.
Job requirements, from the description:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
Three to seven years of experience
EIT or PE preferred
Very proficient/Expert in AutoCAD
Data Integrity Administrator - Eastern Kentucky University
Job type: Remote/hybrid options available
Posted pay range: Starting salary of $44,117 based on advertised pay grade and EKU’s salary schedule
Summary: This job includes project management work, along with application testing and review, according to the position’s description. The new hire will provide guidance with the day-to-day work of development operations in the area of data management, reporting, processing of training records and data integrity.
Job duties, per the description:
Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of databases for the Training Records Information System
Provide project management and oversight of multiple development projects in addition to ongoing change requests and bug fixes
Review and approve all applications and programs before their implementation
Consult with users, management, contracting agencies and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements
Guide ongoing development of policies and procedures related to database operations for data integrity
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to budget management
Job requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Five years of experience required
Program Manager - Partners for Rural Impact
Job type: This position is remote in Kentucky with local, state and sometimes national travel required, per the description.
Salary estimate: According to Indeed.com, $50,000 to $63,600. Verify with the employer.
Summary: This position assists with overseeing Partners for Rural Impact’s national service programs, such as AmeriCorps, according to the position’s description. The organization’s overall goal is aimed at ensuring rural students succeed, from early childhood to adulthood.
Select job duties, per the description:
Maintaining accurate records
Assisting with onboarding, including new hire orientation, paperwork and related tasks
Provide AmeriCorps-specific training to all members and staff
Develop and implement program to help ensure member wellbeing and high retention rates
Coordinate and collaborate with other programs and Partners for Rural Impact as needed
Job requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
A minimum of three years experience working with federal grant compliance and grant management
Experience working with national service grants, AmeriCorps preferred
A demonstrated ability and dedication to working in and with rural communities
Ability to prioritize projects and collaborate with others to achieve a shared goal
Licensed clinical social worker - Presence
Job type: Flexible, remote scheduling available
Posted pay range: $40 to $48 an hour, full-time
Job duties and essential skills:
Participate in IEP meetings
Complete case reports
Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work with on-site school personnel and build rapport with students
Job requirements:
Active state license to work independently as a clinical social worker, and related credentials
At least one year experience providing direct services and counseling in a school setting
Own a reliable personal computer
Senior Learning Design Professional - Humana
Job type: This is a remote position
Posted pay range: $69,800 to $96,200
Summary: The senior learning design professional uses instructional design, cognitive psychology and adult learning theory to determine appropriate solutions for a knowledge gap or performance gap. Work for this position includes writing storyboards, scripts, performance support and manuals to meet associate’s learning needs.
Select job duties, per the description:
Design and analyze learning needs and collaborate with subject matter experts across the organization to provide input for course curriculum
Ensure course materials are up-to-date and relevant to training needs, along with tracking and analyzing
Use collaborative tools to design and facilitate virtual learning
Select job requirements, per the description:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Three-plus years of experience in instructional design, training and learning development experience
Expert level experience with Articulate 360 suite
Experience with learning strategies and adult learning theories
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe PDF
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