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 promotes a healthy work-life balance within the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
  • The role involves travel within and outside Arkansas, working in office, field, and facility settings, and requires independent work and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

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
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Travel to farms and meetings
  • Collaboration with extension agents

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in produce safety
  • Marketing and buyer engagement
  • On-farm or food hub operations
  • Curriculum development
  • Public presentations
  • Use of supply chain software

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years related experience or related Master's degree
  • Experience in local food systems or supply chain coordination
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of specialty crop production and food safety practices
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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