Please contact your Administrator to change your authorization settings.
Closing Date:
Workstudy Position:
Sponsorship Available:
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.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at bbatiste@uada.edu.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.
Department:FCS
Department's Website:
Responsibilities include training, mentoring, and resource development for County Extension Agents throughout the state who supply programs in nutritious food preparation at home, food preservation, food safety, and reduction of food waste.Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, human nutrition, food, and nutrition (Dietetic Emphasis, Family & Consumer Science, or equivalent undergraduate program) plus three (3) years of related experience OR a related Master's degree is required.
The person hired for this position must be able to drive a motor vehicle, lift and move food demonstration equipment, and manipulate food and kitchen implements/appliances with fingers.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Ability and willingness to secure and maintain ServSafe Manager, Instructor, and Proctor
-Ability and willingness to complete an out-of-state Canning College 2-day course and/or official Master Food Preserver program.
-Licensed, Registered Dietitian
-Master's degree in Dietetics
-Professional experience providing educational food demonstrations
-Professional, hands-on work experience in a culinary arts field
-Professional experience in nutrition education for groups
-At least 2 years of experience in design and delivery of food demonstrations
-Experience with a variety of food preservation techniques
-Excellent verbal communication skills and presentation skills
-ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification
-Ability to travel, with the potential of occasional overnight stays and occasional long days
-Experience motivating adult learners and eliciting behavioral change
-Experience with recipe and nutrient analysis software and/or databases.
-Attention to detail
Additional Information:
For assistance with the application or to provide additional documents after submitting your application, please email
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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:Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe 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, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:DrivingOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.