Remote Nutrition Program Consultant – School Nutrition Expert

State of Minnesota; Rochester (MN); Remote; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Education is seeking a Nutrition Program Consultant to provide professional nutrition and food service program coordination, evaluation, consultation, and training across institutions participating in USDA school nutrition programs in Minnesota.

The role involves conducting reviews, providing technical assistance, and developing training materials in adherence to federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience working on nutrition projects or programs.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree AND two (2) years of experience working on nutrition projects or programs.
• Experience must include excellent critical thinking, writing, and ability to calculate complex fiscal action.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to manage 20-30 open projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nutrition and food service program coordination, evaluation, consultation, technical assistance, and training to institutions participating in USDA school nutrition programs.
• Conduct administrative, follow up, and new sponsor reviews of schools and organizations participating in federal child nutrition programs.
• Develop and deliver training and materials for participating sponsors according to federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Nutrition project experience

Critical thinking

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Project management

Fiscal calculation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Minnesota Department of Education is seeking a Nutrition Program Consultant to provide professional nutrition and food service program coordination, evaluation, consultation, and training across institutions participating in USDA school nutrition programs in Minnesota.

The role involves conducting reviews, providing technical assistance, and developing training materials in adherence to federal and state regulations.