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LAYIQ - Program Associate - Food Safety Extension Education at University of Arkansas System

Preference will be given to candidates with: Food safety Extension education, outreach, or technical assistance experience.
FDA FSMA Produce Safety Rule Trainer certification or demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Produce Safety Rule.
Experience developing and delivering adult education, workforce training, workshops, webinars, or professional education.
Experience with GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, food safety plans, or other food safety management systems.
Experience developing food safety curricula, training materials, presentations, digital learning resources, or other educational content.
Experience translating scientific, technical, or regulatory information into accessible educational materials.
Experience providing individual or group technical assistance to food businesses, producers, community organizations, or other clientele.
Experience working with Cooperative Extension, universities, public health or regulatory agencies, food industry, government, or community-based organizations.
Experience with program or project coordination, grant management or writing, and program evaluation.
Experience with professional presentations, publications, conferences, websites, social media, or other educational communications.
Knowledge of home-based and cottage food production, small and emerging food businesses, food processing, value-added production, or local and regional food systems.
Experience with GAP/GHP/GMP or other food safety audit and certification programs.
Master’s degree in food science, food safety, public health, family and consumer sciences, agricultural education, food systems, or another closely related field.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, instructional, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate complex scientific and regulatory information to diverse audiences.
Strong adult education, facilitation, curriculum development, and technical assistance skills.
Excellent organizational, project management, and time-management abilities.
Ability to exercise initiative, solve problems, manage multiple priorities, and work independently.
Ability to build effective relationships with clientele, colleagues, agencies, and community partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, virtual meeting platforms, and data management systems.
Ability to collect, manage, and evaluate program data.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout Arkansas.
Ability to work effectively in office, educational, and field settings.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, programs, or significant areas of responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Lisa Brown, Administrative Specialist III 501.671.2226

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

Pulling

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