Nutrition Program Consultant - School Nutrition Trainer

Minnesota Department of Education; Minnesota City (MN); Remote; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Education seeks a Nutrition Program Consultant to support Southern Minnesota communities with school nutrition programs. You will provide nutrition program coordination, evaluation, consultation, technical assistance, and training to participating sponsors.

The role involves in-person support, travel up to 50%, and collaboration with districts and institutions to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. Relevant nutrition credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of nutrition project experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's with 2 years nutrition experience.
• Strong critical thinking, writing, and ability to calculate complex fiscal action.

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative, follow-up, and new sponsor reviews of schools and organizations in federal nutrition programs.
• Provide technical assistance to sponsors to comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and deliver training and materials for participating sponsors.

Skills

Nutrition programs

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Organization

Budget management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Nutrition

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Education seeks a Nutrition Program Consultant to support Southern Minnesota communities with school nutrition programs. You will provide nutrition program coordination, evaluation, consultation, technical assistance, and training to participating sponsors.

The role involves in-person support, travel up to 50%, and collaboration with districts and institutions to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. Relevant nutrition credentials preferred.