Nutrition Compliance & Training Lead

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) seeks a Nutrition Program reviewer to conduct reviews and provide specialized technical assistance as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will lead program evaluation of institutions, prepare nutritional assessments, and develop corrective action plans to improve school meal programs. Preference for knowledge of federal laws, food safety, and training experience; requires a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Nutrition, Dietetics, Consumer Science, Food Service Management, Institutional Administration, Public Health or related field.
• Three years of professional experience in assessing compliance with federal law and regulations or Child Nutrition Programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct program evaluation and assessment reviews of institutions, sponsoring organizations and LEAs.
• Prepare a nutritional assessment and recommendations to improve the nutritional content of meals to enhance student achievement.
• Certify and validate the nutrition standards of LEAs participating in NSLP and SBP.
• Develop comprehensive Corrective Action Plans for sponsoring organizations and LEAs.
• Lead an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, provide resources, and build capacity of participating agencies.
• Develop and present technical assistance and implement high-quality training sessions for Nutrition Program participants.
• Assist with community outreach activities.

Skills

Program evaluation

Technical assistance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Training development

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) seeks a Nutrition Program reviewer to conduct reviews and provide specialized technical assistance as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will lead program evaluation of institutions, prepare nutritional assessments, and develop corrective action plans to improve school meal programs. Preference for knowledge of federal laws, food safety, and training experience; requires a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.