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Program Associate Food Safety


Job Location:

Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


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Closing Date:


Type of Position:
Education


Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

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.

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Department:
FCS


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Summary of Job Duties:
The Program Associate Food Safety functions under the guidance of the Nutrition and Food Safety Specialist and serves as an integral member of the Family and Consumer Sciences team.

This position supports statewide food safety education home food preservation programming cottage food and food entrepreneurship initiatives and consumer food safety outreach.

Overarching responsibilities include training mentoring and resource development for FCS County Extension Agents throughout Arkansas.

The Program Associate will assist in implementing food safety and food preservation education programs coordinate training and outreach activities support curriculum development and contribute to grant-funded projects under the direction of the Nutrition and Food Safety Specialist.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Food Science Nutrition Dietetics Family and Consumer Sciences Public Health or a closely related field plus three years of relevant experience; OR a related Masters degree is required.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in food safety education or training.
  • Experience with home food preservation.
  • Experience delivering educational programs to adult audiences.
  • Experience coordinating Extension or community outreach programs.
  • Experience with curriculum development and educational resource creation.
  • ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification.
  • Experience with grant-funded projects and program evaluation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Letters of Recommendation Resume Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Lida Araghi / Assistant Professor / /


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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 institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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.


Constant Physical Activity:
Driving Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Reaching Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Sitting Standing Talking Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving Hearing Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Sitting Standing Stooping Talking Walking

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Required Experience:

IC


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