Nutrition Policy & Compliance Consultant

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Nutrition Support seeks an Education Consultant 2 to oversee the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and Seamless Summer Programs from the Baton Rouge office.

The role focuses on ensuring program compliance, supporting school food authorities, and maintaining program integrity with responsibilities spanning training, policy development, monitoring, and on-site audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs such as NSLP or SBP.
• Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring, or auditing of government programs.
• Experience conducting nutrient analyses per 7 CFR 210.10 and 7 CFR 220.8, including assessing calories, saturated fat, and sodium against age/grade standards, using the USDA CN Database.
• Ability to deliver training and provide technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking skills.
• Experience working with school food authorities or educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program resource and SME for NSLP and SBP.
• Provide technical assistance and training to school food authorities regarding program requirements and operational best practices.
• Monitor program operations to ensure full compliance with federal and state mandates.
• Review program applications and documentation, providing recommendations for approval or denial.
• Conduct on-site visits or audits to provide quality assurance, training, and guidance.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates in-service training for personnel across multiple organizations.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyze data related to program performance and funding utilization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support child nutrition initiatives.

Skills

Policy development

Compliance monitoring

Auditing

Data analysis

Training delivery

Technical assistance

USDA programs experience

School food authorities experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Nutrition Support seeks an Education Consultant 2 to oversee the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and Seamless Summer Programs from the Baton Rouge office.

The role focuses on ensuring program compliance, supporting school food authorities, and maintaining program integrity with responsibilities spanning training, policy development, monitoring, and on-site audits.