National School Lunch Program Specialist

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce; Kentucky; On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition, seeks an Education Program Specialist to oversee and implement National School Lunch Program initiatives. The role focuses on monitoring, training, and technical assistance for school nutrition programs across Ohio.

Responsibilities include reviewing sponsor compliance, evaluating meals, and managing program data while collaborating with state and federal partners.

Qualifications

• Educational support experience in public programs or schools is preferred.
• Ability to interpret state and federal regulations relevant to nutrition programs.
• Customer-focused approach to technical assistance and training.

Responsibilities

• Interprets regulations to approve or disapprove agreements and applications.
• Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets.
• Conducts onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Evaluates food products, meal quality, and nutritional compliance; maintains records.
• Makes recommendations based on findings and improves program operations.
• Assists with sponsor claims submissions and monitors processing.
• Provides technical assistance to maximize NSLP usage in schools and other sites.
• Plans and develops tools and conducts program trainings; creates training materials.
• Uses web-based software to monitor and manage customer accounts.
• Conducts research and writes reports; collaborates with federal/state/local agencies.

Skills

Educational Support

Tools

Computer Literacy

Communications

Food Services

Job description

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition, seeks an Education Program Specialist to oversee and implement National School Lunch Program initiatives. The role focuses on monitoring, training, and technical assistance for school nutrition programs across Ohio.

Responsibilities include reviewing sponsor compliance, evaluating meals, and managing program data while collaborating with state and federal partners.