Joe Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

The Economic Development Director serves as the team lead for the Community and Economic Development Department supervising and coordinating the planning, project administration, grant writing, and public administration services of the Area Development District. The Economic Development Director focuses on strategic economic development planning, industry recruitment, business retention and expansion, infrastructure development, workforce development, and quality of life improvements for the Big Sandy region.

The Regional Transportation Planner is responsible for coordinating public input and planning for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's highway planning and prioritization process and assists local governments in transportation infrastructure development, especially pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements and recreational trail development.

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

The Public Administration Specialist serves as a local support resource for local governments providing technical assistance in all aspects of public administration including finance, procurement, personnel administration, records retention, and intergovernmental reporting.

The Fr. Beiting Appalachian Mission Center, a charitable non-profit outreach of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington Kentucky provided home repair, community development, and clothing/household goods to communities in eastern Kentucky and southwest West Virginia. The Director of Outreach and Volunteer Programs directed all home repair and charitable outreach programs, coordinated individual volunteers and mission groups, supervised home repair staff, and matched clients with appropriate resources.

Assisted young adults enrolled in workforce development training by placing them with employers throughout the northeastern and southeastern United States. Maintained placement relationships with employers, armed services recruiters, labor unions, and advanced placement job training centers to match graduates with employment and continuing education opportunities.

Paintsville, Kentucky, United States

The Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program was created by the White House Office of Faith and Community Based Initiatives to raise the operational capacity of faith-based and community-based nonprofits delivering services in low-income communities. The Regional Program Coordinator provided guidance to rural faith-based and community-based organizations in the areas of capacity building, fund development, strategic planning, financial management and planning, program evaluation, and other areas of administration. Also served as a grant writer for both CCF clients and the Community Action Program.

Paintsville, Kentucky, United States

Provided intensive in-home therapy to families of children who were returning home from foster care. Taught basic parenting skills, life skills, healthy lifestyle choices, anger management, and crisis management skills to both parents and children.

Prestonsburg, Kentucky, United States

Provided Intensive Case Management and advocacy services to families of Severely Emotionally Disturbed children.

Economic Development Institute

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Community And Economic Development

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology