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Type of Position:
Researchers
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:
Horticulture * Associate Professor
Department's Website:
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Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is seeking a Program Associate in Food Safety Extension Education to provide statewide education, outreach, technical assistance, and program coordination related to food safety and food systems.
This position will support Extension programming focused on the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, food safety education, small and emerging food businesses, home-based and cottage food production, food processing, and local and regional food systems. The Program Associate will work with a diverse range of clientele, including farmers, food entrepreneurs, home-based and cottage food businesses, small food manufacturers, community organizations, county extension agents, and other food system stakeholders.
A primary responsibility of the position will be to translate food safety science, regulations, and best practices into practical, accessible education and technical assistance. The Program Associate will help clientele understand food safety requirements, implement appropriate practices, and identify resources to support safe food production and business development.
The position will work collaboratively with Extension faculty, county agents, state and federal agencies, regulatory partners, industry, and community organizations to identify food safety education needs and develop effective programming. The position will also assist with program evaluation, grant activities, outreach, curriculum development, and project coordination.
Additional responsibilities may include providing education and technical assistance to home-based, cottage food, small-scale, and emerging…