Nutrition Program Coordinator

Dodge County; Town of Necedah (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Life insurance

Disability (STD/LTD)

Flex spending

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Job summary

Dodge County is seeking a Nutrition Program Coordinator to lead the nutrition program, oversee meal-site operations, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies. The role involves grant writing, submitting reports, enrolling participants, and coordinating staff and volunteers to deliver meal services.

The position emphasizes collaboration with site managers, maintaining inventory, and ensuring food safety standards while managing daily workflows and training needs within a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Four years of administrative experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Must pass caregiver and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all programs and services within the Nutrition Program, including grant writing and timely reporting to the state.
• Process referrals for meal services and conduct Nutrition assessments.
• Implement and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local Nutrition policies.
• Develop and recommend Nutrition program policies and procedures to the Supervisor.
• Oversee day-to-day nutrition operations and payroll entry with site managers and staff.
• Assist in training staff and volunteers and identify ongoing training needs.

Skills

Food service management

Public health knowledge

Time management

Communication

Working with volunteers

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Staff supervision

Grants writing

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

4 years administrative experience (required)

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Description

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt Starting Wage: $26.32/hr. Position Open Until Filled - Application Review Date: September 16, 2026

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate all programs and services within the Nutrition Program which includes writing grants, ensuring all reports are submitted to the state on a timely basis, and program participants are properly enrolled and recorded in the consumer database.
• Accurately process referrals for meal services including conducting Nutrition assessments.
• Implements Federal, State, and local policies and procedures for the Nutrition program.
• Develops and recommends nutrition program policies and procedures to the Supervisor
• Communicates regularly with Supervisor regarding unit issues/concerns.
• Assists Supervisor in overseeing day-to-day nutrition operations, including guidance and leadership to meal site managers; training, coordinating work assignments, scheduling, monitoring performance, approving time-off, and payroll entry.
• Assists in orientation and training functions. Also assists in identifying ongoing training needs for all staff and provides feedback to supervisor.
• Works in close conjunction with meal site managers for daily operation workflow; communicates with the Supervisor to problem solve for quality control and program concerns.
• Coordinate services and scheduling of Nutrition Program staff including site managers and volunteers.
• Use computerized database and spreadsheet programs to accurately complete monthly reports.
• Ensure that supplies are inventoried and ordered on a monthly or as needed basis.
• Oversee meal delivery schedules and fill in as needed.
• Ensure that dining sites and volunteer drivers have supplies available for day-to-day operations.
• Operate dining sites by filling in for absent Dining Site Managers.
• Ensure and Maintain food safety standards according to local, state and federal codes.
• Coordinate health/wellness and nutrition education or recreation programs/activities for the dining sites as well as for home delivered meal participants.
• Assist with the development of meeting agendas for Program staff and Committees.
• Assist with recruitment and training of Nutrition Program staff and volunteers.
• Attend meetings/training as required.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of food service management.
• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and economic conditions affecting older people.
• Knowledge of programs and services available to older adults from the ADRC and other agencies.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and practices.
• Knowledge of business English and spelling.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with County HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships.
• Ability to work with people of all ages.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work with volunteers.
• Must meet requirements of Dodge County Driver Qualification Policy.
• Must obtain WI Food Certification within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting although may have limited work outdoors.

Dodge County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page: Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Experience

• Work experience in nutrition or working with special population groups. (preferred)
• Associate's degree. (preferred)
• 4 years: High School Diploma/equivalent and four (4) years' previous administrative experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. (required)
• Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check. (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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