Local Food Supply Chain Program Lead

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 Inclusion, Access, and 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

ABachelor's degree in agricultural economics, horticulture, food science, food safety, produce industry, supply-chain coordination, produce shed management, or other related field plus 3 years of experience OR a related Master's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with facilities management, construction management, food safety audits or inspections, or other related areas is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, and email programs. A high level of technical competence in responsibility. Ability to develop and deliver quality presentations. Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, and work without close supervision. Ability to relate and respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, and clientele.

Location and Travel
Position will be located in Ferndale, AR at the 1 4-H Way. A truck and travel budget will be available for farm or other site visits. Frequent travel to support supply chain connections with farms, food businesses, retailers, and support agencies, typically 20% - 40%.

Position Details

This position is a provisional position supported by grant funding through May 2027. Continuation of this position will be contingent on performance, securing additional funding, and programmatic need.

Salary commensurate with education and experience, range $43,888 to $70,000.

Anticipated closing of applications Jan. 13. Interviews anticipated Jan. 23 - Jan. 27. Start date planned Feb. 3 or 17.

Additional Information:

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

Anticipated closing of applications Jan. 17.

Interviews anticipated Jan. 20 - Jan. 27.

Start date planned Feb. 3 - 17.

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.