Dietitian, Community Nutrition & Kids Café Programs

West Texas Food Bank; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Dietitian at West Texas Food Bank will support Nourish & Learn and Kids Café programs under the External Programs Manager. You will provide nutrition education, develop curricula, and coordinate food distributions, working with partners, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Travel to community sites and work across office, warehouse, kitchen, and community settings. A background in CACFP/SFSP guidelines and strong data collection skills are essential to ensure program success and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• RDN credential or eligibility and current CDR registration.
• Texas licensure eligibility or licensure
• Food Handler/Manager certification within 30 days of hire
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Canva, and Word
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach nutrition education classes and demonstrations in surrounding areas using evidence-based practices and approved curricula
• Provide training, mentoring, and support to nutrition educators
• Develop and implement nutrition education materials for in-person or virtual distribution
• Review program data and participant feedback
• Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with policies and funding guidelines
• Coordinate nutrition-related produce drops and distributions
• Assist with establishing new community partnerships and program sites
• Assist External Programs Manager with Kids Café program coordination
• Conduct site visits and provide technical assistance to Kids Café sites
• Supervise and train Kids Café cooks and site staff
• Review program documentation and prepare reimbursement claims
• Identify and communicate program concerns and assist with corrective actions
• Plan foods per CACFP and SFSP guidelines
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards per health regulations
• Collect, enter, track, and maintain program data and documentation
• Provide administrative support to External Programs Manager
• May perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Good organizational skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Professional telephone etiquette

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field

RDN credential or eligibility for registration as an RDN

Current CDR registration

Texas licensure eligibility

Food Handler/Manager certification within 30 days

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Canva

Word

Job description

The Registered Dietitian at West Texas Food Bank will support Nourish & Learn and Kids Café programs under the External Programs Manager. You will provide nutrition education, develop curricula, and coordinate food distributions, working with partners, staff, volunteers, and vendors.

Travel to community sites and work across office, warehouse, kitchen, and community settings. A background in CACFP/SFSP guidelines and strong data collection skills are essential to ensure program success and