AGRICULTURE DIVISION DIRECTOR

Position Number: 22185107 
County: Pulaski 
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $141,125
Food & Nutrition 

Hiring Authority:

#1 Natural Resources Drive

Little Rock, AR  72205

Phone: 501/219-6362

Email: alex.johnston@arkansas.gov

As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience overseeing or administering large-scale food and nutrition programs, including programs funded or regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, such as child nutrition, commodity distribution, farm to school, or emergency food assistance initiatives.

• Experience developing and implementing initiatives that integrate locally produced agricultural commodities into institutional food systems, including school meal programs and other public nutrition settings.

• Experience coordinating food and nutrition programs with agricultural promotion, research and market-development efforts, including collaboration with research and promotion boards, commodity organizations, and agriculture branding programs.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policy frameworks governing food and nutrition programs, including procurement, eligibility, program integrity, and audit requirements.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.