Education Program Specialist

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 101,178,000 - 149,489,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition, seeks an Education Program Specialist to support CACFP and related programs across Ohio. You will help implement and oversee nutritional program guidelines, monitor compliance, and provide technical assistance to sponsors in schools, daycare homes, centers, and nonprofits.

Key responsibilities include interpreting regulations, performing on-site reviews, evaluating meals and records, and ensuring accurate sponsor reporting

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in a related content area, or an undergraduate core program with 4 years of experience and travel ability.
• Graduate core program with 3 years of experience and travel ability; Master’s degree option also listed.
• Official position description and vacancy posting will reflect required education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor CACFP and affiliated sub-programs; provide specialized program assistance and guidance.
• Interpret regulations to approve/disapprove agreements and monitor administrative budgets.
• Conduct on-site sponsor reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.
• Evaluate food products, meal quality, nutrition compliance, and records maintenance.
• Provide customer-focused technical assistance to maximize program usage in schools, daycare homes, centers and nonprofits.

Skills

Educational support

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Graduate core program in related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Communications

Food Services

Job description

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition is seeking an Education Program Specialist to participate in the implementation and oversight of programs and initiatives of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Performs the following educational and/or research duties:

• Acts On Behalf Of The Office For Nutrition By Independently Providing Specialized Program Assistance & Guidance To Monitor Nutrition Programs With Emphasis On The Child And Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) And Affiliated Sub-programs Throughout Assigned Areas Within The State
• Interprets state and federal regulations accurately in order to approve or disapprove agreements and applications; - Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets;
• Conducts onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations;
• Evaluate food products, meal quality, compliance with nutritional requirements, and maintenance of records;
• Makes appropriate recommendations based on findings;
• Assists, reviews, and monitors sponsor claims submissions;
• Provides customer focused technical assistance to maximize program usage in schools, daycare homes, daycare centers, food service operations, non-profit organizations, and other entities;

• 6 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver's license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 4 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver's license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• Or completion of graduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 3 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver's license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required. B. In identified programs: Master’s degree and 3 years of education experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver's license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required. For both options: The official position description and vacancy/job posting will reflect the required education and related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required education and related experience are to be considered for any vacancies posted.

Job Skills

Educational support

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$35.31 - $52.17

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8 am to 5 pm

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Educational Support

Technical Skills

Computer Literacy, Communications, Food Services

Professional Skills

Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio's 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn. As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.