Director of Nutrition & Community Programs

Senior Solutions Vermont (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont); Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Solutions Vermont (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont) seeks a Nutrition Program Director to lead community nutrition and transportation services for seniors and disabled clients across Windsor and Windham counties. The role oversees contract negotiations, program quality, and grant writing to expand impact.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong MS Office skills, with travel across service sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; prefer degree or experience in nutrition, public health, business management or human service administration.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, particularly Excel, and willingness to learn agency specific programs necessary.
• Experience with accounting, finance, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of community projects.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to do extensive on-the-job travel.
• Salary range provided in posting: $58,874 - $68,0000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement community-based nutrition and transportation services funded by Senior Solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to local meal providers for quality assurance and conformance to State and Federal requirements.
• Negotiate, write, monitor, evaluate, and approve all nutrition-related and transportation contracts, including approvals of payments within budget constraints.
• Oversee meal site menus in collaboration with contracted dieticians to ensure standards are followed.
• Keep records and track quarterly and annual statistics vital for state reporting and grants.
• Research and write grants to support nutrition, transportation, and other related services.
• Establish new meal and transportation initiatives to meet clients' needs.

Skills

Collaborate and communicate

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal teamwork

Information synthesis

System thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Senior Solutions Vermont (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont) seeks a Nutrition Program Director to lead community nutrition and transportation services for seniors and disabled clients across Windsor and Windham counties. The role oversees contract negotiations, program quality, and grant writing to expand impact.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and strong MS Office skills, with travel across service sites.