Keeneland Association · 1 week ago
Administrative Coordinator
Lexington, KY, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelKeeneland Association is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide administrative, operational, and organizational support across all departments. This role is essential for maintaining smooth day-to-day operations and acts as a central point of coordination between various departments.
Sports
Responsibilities
Serve as a central administrative resource for various departments
Serves as the Front Desk Receptionist 3 days a week for coverage
Prepare correspondence, reports and internal documents
Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
Handle incoming calls, emails, calendars and general inquiries
Coordinates employee service award with the Human Resources team
Support race operations, finance, human resources, payroll and other departments as needed
Act as a liaison between departments to ensure smooth information flow
Provide administrative support for race days
Assist with credentialing for employees
Help prepare pre-event materials
Weekend work is required during racing season
Assists with special projects as assigned by leadership
Step in to support any department during peak periods or staff shortages
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and organization
Perform other duties as needed to support overall company success
Qualification
Required
Administrative, office coordination, or operations support experience is preferred
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Comfortable working non-traditional hours during race days
Professional, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Email etiquette a must
Strong interpersonal skills are also a must
Kentucky State Racing Commission License provided by Keeneland upon hire
Company
Keeneland Association
Keeneland Association is a sports company providing horse racing and auctions.
Founded in 1936
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shannon Arvin
President and CEO
Christa Marrillia
Chief Marketing Officer
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