Part-Time Nutrition Program Support Specialist

Central Mississippi Planning And Development District, Inc.; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Mississippi Planning And Development District, Inc. is seeking a part-time Nutrition Program Assistant to support service coordination, participant intake, and nutrition education activities.

You'll work with staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure efficient delivery of nutrition services, maintaining records, reports, and compliance with program guidelines. This role offers up to 20 hours per week with potential variability based on Aging Department needs;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in human services, nutrition, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of administrative support, customer service, or community-program experience preferred.
• Experience with older adults, volunteers, vendors, or community-based programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day coordination of congregate and home-delivered nutrition services, including schedules, meal counts, participant communications, and follow-up.
• Complete participant intake and enrollment activities; verify information, explain services, and route referrals.
• Maintain accurate participant files and program documentation in paper and electronic systems.
• Enter, review, and reconcile program data; identify missing information and coordinate corrections.
• Support vendor and subcontractor coordination by maintaining contact info and schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Mississippi Planning And Development District, Inc. is seeking a part-time Nutrition Program Assistant to support service coordination, participant intake, and nutrition education activities.

You'll work with staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure efficient delivery of nutrition services, maintaining records, reports, and compliance with program guidelines. This role offers up to 20 hours per week with potential variability based on Aging Department needs;