Local Foods Coordinator

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher is required. Relevant fields include agricultural education, agricultural economics, horticulture, public health, food science, food safety, food systems, or related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in agricultural economics, farmers markets, the retail or grocery industry, produce industry, food safety, or agricultural systems
* Understanding of agricultural economics, retail management, supply chain development, specialty crop marketing, food safety audits/inspections, produce packing facilities, and urban agriculture
* Strong communication skills, including writing, public speaking, curriculum development, and managing web or social media content
* On-farm or field experience in specialty crop production and food safety is highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, email systems, and data management tools
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meetings
* Ability to exercise initiative, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a team
* Responsiveness to supervisors and stakeholders, with a proactive approach to project coordination and communication

Additional Information:

For technical assistance with the application process, please email humanresources@uada.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.