Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services seeks a Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator to assess nutrition needs for Head Start children, families, staff, and facilities, and to develop menus that support program goals. You will coordinate the nutrition component, oversee CACFP participation, and ensure compliance across centers.

The role includes planning menus, monitoring food service quality, and educating families on nutrition and wellness while coordinating support for special dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree preferred in Dietetics.
• Must meet American Dietetic Association educational/training requirements and maintain registered dietitian status.
• One year or more experience in community nutrition (0–6).
• Ability to work with adults and children from diverse backgrounds.
• Supervisory experience in a food service facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, review, and distribute monthly cycle menus meeting USDA, CACFP, and Head Start guidelines.
• Oversee food production, service, sanitation, and safety practices across centers.
• Coordinate CACFP participation, including applications, reimbursements, and staff training.
• Assess nutritional needs of children and coordinate support for special dietary needs.
• Develop and implement nutrition and wellness initiatives for children, families, and staff.
• Provide nutrition education and resources to parents, including families with special concerns.
• Train staff on food safety, USDA requirements, and family-style meals.
• Monitor nutrition budget and partner with supervisor to improve program quality.
• Participate in Health Services Advisory Committee and engage with partners.
• Prepare reports and support projects related to health and wellness.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Menu development

CACFP knowledge

Staff training

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Administration Offices - Indianapolis, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator assesses the nutrition needs of Head Start children, families, staff, and facilities, and develops appropriate menus to support program needs. This role also coordinates and administers the nutrition component of the program. Additionally, Oversees nutrition services for enrolled children and their families, including children with special dietary needs. Responsibilities include planning and approving menus for full-day and part-day programs serving children from six weeks to five years of age, monitoring food service quality and delivery, and managing the agency’s participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, review, and distribute monthly cycle menus that meet USDA, CACFP, Head Start, and applicable nutrition guidelines.
• Oversee food production, preparation, service, storage, sanitation, and safety practices across centers to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate the agency’s participation in CACFP, including application support, monthly reimbursement claims, required staff training, and related documentation.
• Assess children’s nutritional needs and coordinate appropriate support for children with special dietary or feeding needs.
• Develop and implement nutrition, wellness, and healthy lifestyle initiatives for children, families, and staff.
• Provide nutrition education, resources, and individual support to parents, including families of children with special food concerns or growth-related needs.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff on food safety, USDA requirements, family-style meal service, nutrition practices, and special feeding needs.
• Monitor the nutrition budget and evaluate program quality, recommending improvements in partnership with the supervisor.
• Participate in the Health Services Advisory Committee and maintain effective relationships with staff, food providers, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Prepare reports, support special projects, and develop community resources related to health, nutrition, exercise, and wellness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree preferred in Dietetics.
• Must meet the educational and training requirements for membership in the American Dietetic Association, and maintain registered dietician status.
• One year or more experience in community nutrition, including services to children 0-6.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work with adults and children with differing cultural and Socio-Economic backgrounds.
• Supervisory experience in a food service facility is a plus.