Local Foods Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)(29 days ago)

Little Rock, AROnsiteFull TimeMedior$48,448 - $66,122 (estimated)Horticulture

About this role

The Local Foods Program Associate supports the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program to strengthen connections among local food producers, aggregators, distributors, and buyers and enhance the regional food supply chain. The role focuses on developing partnerships and coordinating sourcing to supply local food into regional food hubs and institutional markets. The position sits in the Department of Horticulture as part of the Local, Regional, and Safe Foods (LRSF) Team and collaborates with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and other partners.

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Required Skills

Supply Chain
Partnership Development
Outreach
Program Coordination
Data Management
Communication
Training Delivery
Event Coordination
Stakeholder Engagement
Produce Safety

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field
Master’s Degree in Related Field

About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is improving the health and health care of Arkansans. UAMS, with its intersection of education, research and clinical programs, brings a unique capacity to lead health care improvement in Arkansas. Among its assets for leadership are its status as the only academic health center in the state, its statewide network of centers for public education and clinical outreach, its emphasis on population health, and its leadership in health informatics and statewide information technology. In addition, UAMS has a unique capacity for translational research – speeding the rate at which research can inform clinical care and health improvement.

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