Dietitian and Food Bank Coordinator

Family Medical and Counseling Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Medical and Counseling Service seeks a nutrition program leader to oversee all nutrition programs, including MNT, community education, and pantry operations. The role requires a DC‑eligible RD/RDN, a Bachelor’s in dietetics or related field, and at least two years of outpatient experience with supervisory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will design education materials, manage partnerships, ensure food safety compliance, and contribute to program quality improvements within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition-related field required.
• Masters’ degree in nutrition and/or public health preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential with DC licensure eligibility.
• Minimum two years of dietetics experience, outpatient/community setting; management/training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all nutrition programs (food pantry, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition education, fresh food pharmacy).
• Guide vision and direction of nutrition programs and services.
• Establish and maintain external partnerships.
• Plan nutritionally balanced food pantry menus; manage orders, deliveries, distribution.
• Provide initial nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning for clients.
• Design nutrition education materials and run group classes/demonstrations.
• Recruit, train and supervise staff and volunteers; ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Complete monthly narrative reports and monitor quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Planning & organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or nutrition-related field

Master’s degree in nutrition/public health (preferred)

Tools

ServSafe or food safety knowledge

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee day to day operations of all nutrition programs, including food pantry, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition education, and fresh food pharmacy (produce prescription)
• Guide the vision and direction of nutrition programs and services at the organization
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders
• Plan nutritionally balanced food pantry menus and manage orders, deliveries, and distribution
• Provide initial nutrition assessment, counseling and care planning services to all agency clients
• referred for food bank and nutrition services
• Design nutrition education materials for program participants
• Organize and facilitate group nutrition education classes and cooking demonstrations
• Recruit, train and supervise food bank staff, and volunteers
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local and federal food safety guidelines by conducting regular inspections of the food bank space and implementing quality control measures
• Ensure compliance with all program contracts and complete monthly narrative reports detailing services provided
• Design and oversee implementation of quality improvement initiatives for food and nutrition service areas
• Apply the Nutrition Care Process to assess and provide medical nutrition therapy on an outpatient basis to adult patients as referred by medical providers, case managers, or care coordinator
• Collaborate with other agency providers on patient treatment plans at monthly integrated team treatment (ITT) meetings as needed

HOURS OF WORK

8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday - Friday

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or nutrition-related field from an accredited

college or university required; Masters’ degree in nutrition and/ or public health preferred

REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or RegisteredDietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and either already licensed topractice or eligible to apply for licensure as a dietitian in the District of Columbia; valid DMV driver’slicense required; ServSafe certification or related food safety knowledge preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years’ 2 years dietetics experience, particularly in an outpatient and/or community setting. Management experience preferred, supervisory and training experience strongly preferred; experience working with culturally diverse and low income populations strongly preferred; experience providing medical nutrition therapy to individuals living with HIV/AIDS preferred; experience providing diabetes nutrition education to both individuals and groups preferred; experience working with electronic medical record systems strongly preferred, with experience implementing the Nutrition Care Process within said systems a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Ability to be flexible and adapt well to ambiguity and change

Ability to work independently and efficiently with little supervision

Ability to mobilize problem-solving skills and work calmly and effectively under pressure

Ability to build capacity and establish trust-based relationships with diverse groups of people

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform a moderate amount of walking

Ability to travel to vendor sites and/ or pick up food deliveries as needed

Ability to safely and independently move/ lift up to 40 lbs. as needed

COMPENSATION

FMCS offers a competitive salary based on experience and provides a

comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 403b, ancillary benefits, and

generous leave benefits.