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Job Description

Job Title: Nutrition Education Specialist

Classification:Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Hybrid Work Schedule Available

Department:Programs & Partnerships

Reports to:Nutrition Services Manager

Location:Meridian, Idaho

Supervisory Role: NUTRITION EDUCATION Volunteers

Apply: https://idahofoodbank.org/about/employment/

Job Summary:

The Nutrition Education Specialist is a position designed to support the goals and objectives of The Idaho Foodbanks Nutrition Education Program including nutrition education and interventions with network partners in Southwest Idaho. The Nutrition Education Specialist is responsible for the implementation and coordination of nutrition education programs intended for low-income neighbors and the general public. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change in order to meet the needs of current and future program demands, fulfilling the immediate and growth needs. This individual will work under the supervision and guidance of the Nutrition Services Manager and Programs & Partnerships Director. This position requires regular in-state travel.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

External Nutrition Education (80%)

Work with Nutrition Services Manager and statewide team members to implement a volunteer-driven program to deliver cooking and nutrition education.

Facilitate regional implementation of nutrition programming by fostering community partnerships with schools and partner organizations.

Research and build the monthly Nutrition Blogs, quarterly Nutrition Newsletter, and provide monthly nutrition education material for social media.

Conduct volunteer recruitment, orientation, training, and stewardship programming for potential volunteers, existing volunteers, and program interns.

Respond to partner requests for programming and schedule classes as appropriate.

Work with partner network to coach partners towards implementing sustainable nutrition interventions.

Provide nutrition materials and support to Partner Specialists for the partner networks distribution.

Develop and maintain strategic relationships within the professional community to increase the visibility of the nutrition education program of The Idaho Foodbank.

Program Development & Administration (20%)

Oversee inventory of program equipment and gift cards.

Attend internal local and statewide meetings.

Maintain program calendars, host partner files and volunteer service records.

Research, incorporate, and maintain regularly updated policies, procedures, and curriculum to reflect current program standards and food safety expectations.

Provide internal nutrition education to other Idaho Foodbank team members.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent experience in education, community health, social work, nutrition or dietetics, culinary arts, and/or food service sales/promotion preferred.

Must have excellent organizational, project management and evaluation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Commitment to serving low income individuals and households.

Must possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to make presentations and develop reports that may include technical information.

Skilled in training and/or facilitation of meetings.

Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, ability to, maintain focus, meet deadlines and produce accurate work.

Proven competencies in Microsoft Office products, including internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and standard office equipment.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Have a clean, professional appearance.

Must be able to pass a national background check.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Must be able to pass ServSafe Certification.

Physical job requirements include ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Have a valid Drivers License and access to an automobile with current auto insurance.

Working Conditions

The Idaho Foodbank

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