Program Associate - Food Safety

Program Associate – Food Safety

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's 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 Master's 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.
• Serv Safe 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:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Lida Araghi / Assistant Professor / laraghi /

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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 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.

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