Director, Nutrition Affairs

Dairycheckoff; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Director of Nutrition Affairs to lead impactful initiatives for America's dairy farmers. This role focuses on communicating the health benefits of dairy, engaging with health professionals, and creating compelling content that resonates with key audiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nutrition, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Join a dedicated team committed to promoting sustainable food systems and enhancing community health through dairy. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with up to 10% match

Generous Maternity and Paternity Leave

Free Regular and Chocolate Milk

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a fast-paced business or healthcare environment.
• Experience in translating nutrition and health information into clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Manage content for engagement with health and wellness partners.
• Collaborate with experts to develop health and sustainability content.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Content Creation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registered Dietitian Certification

Master's Degree

Job description

Rosemont, IL – Hybrid/Flexible Arrangement | Possible remote (preference given to local candidates). Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.

Position Overview:

The Director, Nutrition Affairs will lead meaningful work on behalf of America’s dairy farmers to communicate how dairy foods contribute to health and wellness during a time when good nutrition is at the center of conversations from food as medicine to sustainable food systems. This position will serve as a key team member collaborating with colleagues to bring forth the delicious and nutritious attributes of dairy foods to illustrate the contributions they make to modern health & wellness and sustainable food systems to key opinion leaders. This role will be responsible for building and managing collaborations with credentialed third-party health and wellness experts, including those in food retail and digital health environments. This position reports to the SVP, Nutrition Affairs.

The dairy community has a broad vision to provide sustainably produced dairy foods that help meet people’s health and wellness needs today and in the future. Dairy Management Inc. is seeking an experienced health and wellness professional with a foundational knowledge of nutrition, health and sustainable food systems and the ability to translate science and insights into relevant messages and compelling content.

In this role, the candidate will represent the dairy community for Dairy Management Inc. and National Dairy Council, as appropriate.

Dairy Management Inc . (DMI) is funded by America’s nearly 26,000 dairy farmers, as well as dairy importers. DMI and its related organizations work to increase demand for dairy through research, education and innovation, and to maintain confidence in dairy foods, farms and businesses. DMI manages National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI works with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs across the country.

National Dairy Council (NDC), the non-profit organization founded by dairy farmers and funded by the national dairy checkoff program, has been committed to research-based nutrition education and communications since its start in 1915. NDC is dedicated to bringing to life the dairy community’s shared vision of a healthy, happy, sustainable world – with science as its foundation. NDC’s staff of registered dietitians, researchers, and nutrition educators communicate about dairy’s contributions to health and sustainable food systems.

DMI and its related organizations cannot engage in policy or lobbying activities.

Responsibilities

· Create and manage content and materials to support direct engagement and dialogue with credentialed third-party health and wellness influential amplifiers and partners.

· Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) & communications colleagues on customization of health, wellness and sustainability content (internal and external).

o Provide expertise in the food retail sector to develop customized content for target audiences.

o Support ideation and efforts for new ventures in digital health and wellness, including but not limited to food retail, electronic medical records, NDC-owned channels, and other.

· Support Nutrition Affairs stakeholder engagement with third party credentialed health professionals, influential amplifiers and organizations.

o Lead and/or provide counsel to support conversations and stakeholder engagement (e.g., key strategic partners, food retail teams, digital partners, NDC Ambassadors & Advisors, CPGs, potential partner meetings or briefings, roundtables, conferences, events, etc.)

o Provide input on setting relationship goals, guiding productive dialogue and outcomes.

o Represent U.S. dairy at conferences and events for NDC, DMI, etc. (requiring travel).

o Contribute content for newsletters, articles, social/digital posts, etc.

SKILLS REQUIRED

· Look to the future to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans, including clear objectives and measurement.

· Command of verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail and knowledge of evolving social, digital and technology landscape.

· Comprehend and translate complex and technical issues into succinct, effective and compelling messaging and communications in support of strategic priorities.

· Build trusted relationships through stakeholder engagement best practices to bring our messages to consumers with and through key opinion leader audiences.

· Create and execute innovative engagement events for stakeholder audiences (dedicated convenings, roundtables, conference booths & receptions, etc.)

· Troubleshoot/problem solve for solutions and connect to bigger picture and future state, driving consistency and alignment.

· Listen with an open and curious mind.

· Tap into varied perspectives and knowledge to provide constructive counsel, respectfully and with conviction, in the best interest of the dairy community.

· Support leadership decisions and direction and forge path forward.

· Take initiative and personal accountability to meet deadlines and deliverables.

· Lead processes, operate independently as well as collaborate cross-functionally.

· Manage multiple, simultaneous projects and shifting priorities to drive measurable results.

· Manage resources, including agency.

New Hire Salary Range -- $99,000-$120,000 annually. This is a salary range that DMI believes, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. We anticipate hiring for this position near the middle of the range. It is uncommon, except for situations where an external candidate possesses experience, credentials and/or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, that DMI would consider paying a salary near the higher end of the range.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

· Registered Dietitian certification required.

· Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

· At least 5 years of experience working as a team member in a fast-paced business, agency, healthcare or nonprofit environment. Experience in the food retail setting strongly desired.

· Foundational knowledge in translating nutrition, health and sustainable food systems information into succinct, understandable messages and content.

· Expertise in project management and stakeholder engagement preferred.

We know that to meet our goal of growing dairy demand, we need the best people. We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits to help our employees balance their work and personal lives. Our Rosemont office is conveniently located and is accessible to the CTA Blue Line. We offer free regular and chocolate milk on tap.

Our comprehensive health and welfare plans offer medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability and flexible spending accounts (health care, dependent care, transit and parking). We also offer generous maternity and paid paternal leave plans. Our 401k provides up to a 10% match and includes a Roth account. DMI reserves the right to change or end its benefits plans or programs at any time.

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Dairy Management Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) is funded by America’s more than 26,000 dairy farmers, as well as dairy importers. Created to help increase sales and trust for dairy products, DMI and its related organizations work to increase demand through research, education and innovation, and to maintain confidence in dairy foods, farms and businesses. DMI manages National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association and founded the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. DMI works with state and regional promotion organizations to implement these programs across the country.

We regret it is not possible to communicate with candidates except those who most closely match our requirements. Thank you.