This post highlights three open roles: a Chief Housing Officer position with the City of Fayetteville; an Executive Director role at Cobblestone Farms; and a Community Outreach Coordinator position at the University of Arkansas. Each opportunity offers a meaningful way to shape the region’s future—through housing strategy, food security, and civic engagement.
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City of Fayetteville
Cheif Housing Officer
The City of Fayetteville is hiring a Chief Housing Officer who will be responsible for leading the city’s efforts to develop, implement, and manage housing policies and programs that address the city’s housing needs. This includes overseeing affordable housing initiatives, collaborating with public and private partners, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Chief Housing Officer will play a key role in shaping the city’s housing strategy to accommodate growth and promote community well-being. Additionally, they will oversee the Community Resources division. This position will report directly to the Mayor of Fayetteville.
Salary range: $89,585.60 – $133,827.20
Cobblestone Farms
Executive Director
Cobblestone Farms, a hunger relief non-profit farm serving Northwest Arkansas, is looking for a strategic, visionary leader who can uphold operational excellence, drive resource development, steward key relationships, and guide programming that delivers fresh, nutrient-dense food to neighbors who need it most. The Executive Director of Cobblestone Farms will lead the organization in advancing its mission to cultivate a community free of hunger through sustainable agriculture. The director will work closely with the Board of Directors, Cobblestone staff, and external partners to expand the organization’s impact across Northwest Arkansas as it works to expand access to fresh food through farming, community engagement, and education.
Cobblestone is entering an exciting period of growth, having recently positioned itself for long-term expansion. The next director will have the opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing organization, making a measurable difference in food security.
University of Arkansas
Community Outreach Coordinator
The UA Center for Community Engagement is searching for a new team member to serve in the role of Community Outreach Coordinator, supporting the department’s mission to foster student involvement in community service and civic engagement. This position will support community partners and student leaders in coordinating volunteer efforts, including assisting external organizations with onboarding and implementing tools for engaging University of Arkansas students with service opportunities throughout Northwest Arkansas.
The coordinator will also serve on department and division committees as needed and perform other duties as assigned to achieve organizational goals. This position will assist with all department events, including student programs, service engagement events, student development, orientation and onboarding of student leaders and staff.
Salary: $43,923 (Commensurate with education and experience)
