Dietitian & Community Nutrition Program Leader

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

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