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Join the Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange (RUX) team and lead RUX into its second decade!
An initiative of Art of the Rural, KY RUX is a statewide network that unites Kentuckians in common purpose through programs that strengthen intercultural leadership, narrative change, and civic health.
Over the years, 300 Kentuckians from 65 counties have been collaborating for Kentucky’s future. Each summer, the RUX is hosted in two regions of the state and is designed to help participants understand and value the culture, landscape, context, and people of each place.
KY RUX is a movement led by and for Kentuckians. These two new positions will be the primary staff leading KY RUX into its next decade, alongside core staff at Art of the Rural.
Please review all of the information provided to ensure that RUX is a good fit for you. We look forward to reviewing your application!
How to Apply
Applications are now closed.
Open Positions
Peer Helper for the 2025 Community Intensives
Application Deadline April 18th, 2025
The “Peer Helper” is typically an alumni of RUX, and is contracted as summer program staff to support an environment that maximizes the “exchange” element of RUX, making sure that the intensity of the cohort experience is balanced by healthy practices that keep us ready and able to participate to the best of our abilities. Peer Helpers work to ensure specific emotional, social, and physical needs of RUX participants can be met as best as possible. They do so through a blend of facilitated sessions, hosted office hours, and by providing access to snacks, supplies and first aid materials.
Co-Facilitator for the 2025 Community Intensives
Application Deadline April 18th, 2025
The Co-Facilitator is contracted as summer program staff to support an environment that reflects our mission, vision, and values. The Co-Facilitator works alongside the RUX Director, Network Manager, and Communications and Development Coordinator to facilitate activities during the 2025 RUX Community Intensives, and to ensure the wellbeing and productive engagement of the 2025 RUX Leadership cohort across our program sites. The Co-Facilitator is typically an alumni of RUX, and maintains expertise on the RUX approach, framework, and curriculum materials to ensure the program is facilitated as directed by the Rural-Urban Exchange approach and Currency of Connection framework.
