• Agriculture Division Director

    State of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)


    AGRICULTURE DIVISION DIRECTOR

    Date: Jan 2, 2026

     

    Req ID: 54938

    Location:

    Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

     

    Category: DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $141,125

     

    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: [email protected]

     

    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.

    Position Information

    Job Summary

    Primary Responsibilities

    Knowledge and Skills

    Minimum Qualifications

    Licensure/Certifications

    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.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Little Rock