Regional Child Nutrition Training Lead

Region-3-Education-Service-Center; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 3 Education Service Center in Victoria, Texas seeks a Child Nutrition Specialist to support school districts and childcare sites, oversee training, and ensure compliance with federal nutrition programs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of management experience, with up to 50% travel; the position offers full-time hours and a salary range of $66,973 to $80,653 per year.

Primary duties include coordinating trainings, providing technical assistance to contracting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Management, Food Service, Business, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science, Public Health, Education or related field
• Three years of experience in management of school or institutional food service operations preferred
• Up to 50% travel required including out-of-town and other ESC regions
• Prior experience as a Child Nutrition Director
• Three years training experience with Adults

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and sponsor regional trainings in all areas of program operations for Child Nutrition Program professionals.
• Provide training and technical assistance to contracting entities as specified in TDA contract Statement of Work
• Collaborate with other ESC regions to ensure equitable availability of training specialists across the state for all training events
• Train on Administrative Review for all ESC Specialists/Review training schedule to include ESC/TDA AR Review
• Collaborate with other regions to facilitate the implementation of statewide training
• Attend required state staff meetings scheduled by TDA
• Attend and participate in special committees and workgroups as directed by TDA
• Maintain program budgets, reporting information, and CE files according to TDA guidelines
• Travel to CEs for in-person visits weekly
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal and state laws, Texas Department of Agriculture policy, and ESC board policy and procedures.
• Articulate and support the ESC mission and instructional philosophy.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Diverse audiences

Project management

Federal nutrition programs

Adult education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Service

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Region 3 Education Service Center in Victoria, Texas seeks a Child Nutrition Specialist to support school districts and childcare sites, oversee training, and ensure compliance with federal nutrition programs. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of management experience, with up to 50% travel; the position offers full-time hours and a salary range of $66,973 to $80,653 per year.

Primary duties include coordinating trainings, providing technical assistance to contracting