KHP Marketing Specialist

Advertisement Closes 3/16/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-01161 KHP Marketing Specialist Pay Grade00 Salary $45,000.00 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Horse Park Location 4089 Ironworks Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 USA Description The Kentucky Horse Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of KHP Marketing Specialist. Thechosen candidate's primary responsibility will be to assist Tourism Marketing Specialist Supervisor at theKentucky Horse Park. The KHP Marketing Specialist is an entry-level position assisting in the production oftourism advertising and/or travel promotion material for the Kentucky Horse Park. Located within minutes of downtown Lexington, KY, the Kentucky Horse Park is a 1,224-acre working horse farm,equine theme park, and internationally renowned equine competition facility. Founded in 1978, the Park isowned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and attracts 1 million visitors from around the worldannually. The Park also boasts a 260-site campground and is home to the International Museum of the Horse, aSmithsonian affiliate. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of marketing, public relations, and customer service. Key Responsibilities: Assist with planning, creating, and scheduling social media content for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Content created requires photography, video, and video editing. Assist with updating kyhorsepark.com with current information, upcoming events, and relevant photos. Information includes but not limited to park admission prices, hours of operation, event calendar, news, annual pass and parking pass information, employment opportunities etc. Assist with inquiries submitted on the "Contact Us" page on the park's website and messages received on social media. Assist in planning and designing promotional materials in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Capture and edit photos and metadata in Adobe Lightroom. Assist with GovDelivery to write press releases and design monthly newsletters. Attend community events to promote the Kentucky Horse Park Other duties as assigned Preferred Skills and Abilities: Proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Microsoft Office Suite. Photography and writing experience is a plus Be able to multi-task and solve complex issues quickly and effectively Be able to work effectively with other departments Experience in the horse industry is a plus, but not a requirement Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Experience in marketing, advertising sales and/or copywriting or promotional sales will substitute for therequired college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for therequired college on a year-for-year basis SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kerry Howe at or 859-259-4224. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Created: 2026-03-10