Local Foods Coordinator

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Onsite
Local food supply chain coordination
Program development and coordination
Outreach and education strategies
The Local Foods Program Associate will support the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program by strengthening connections among local food producers, aggregators, distributors, and buyers to enhance the regional food supply chain

Job Summary

  • The Local Foods Program Associate will support the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program by strengthening connections among local food producers, aggregators, distributors, and buyers to enhance the regional food supply chain.
  • This position offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance within the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
  • The role requires approximately 20% travel to farms, aggregation facilities, meetings, and conferences within and outside Arkansas.

Matching Summary

The Local Foods Program Associate will support the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program by strengthening connections among local food producers, aggregators, distributors, and buyers to enhance the regional food supply chain.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • local food supply chain coordination
  • program development and coordination
  • outreach and education strategies
  • travel to farms and meetings
  • data collection and reporting
  • collaboration with extension agents

Nice-to-have

  • experience in produce safety
  • knowledge of specialty crop production
  • marketing and buyer engagement skills
  • experience with supply chain software
  • strong written and verbal communication
  • ability to work independently and collaboratively

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years related experience or related Master’s degree
  • experience in local food systems or supply chain coordination
  • knowledge of food safety practices
  • strong communication skills
  • ability to work independently
  • legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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