Senior Program Specialist — Food & Nutrition (IV/V)

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is recruiting for Program Specialist IV/V—an experienced professional to lead, plan, and evaluate school nutrition programs. The role involves statewide program planning and coordination of dietetics initiatives in the School Food Services Branch, ensuring nutritionally balanced meals for students.

The position requires advanced analytical capability, evidence-based reporting, and the ability to interpret complex regulations and statutes relevant to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; substitutions allowed based on experience as described.
• Two and a half to three and a half years of progressively responsible professional analytical experience in planning, development, and evaluation of programs.

Responsibilities

• Assigned to the School Food Services Branch (SFSB) and responsible for providing technical assistance and oversight to school food service programs.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, monitors, and evaluates the branch's dietetic program and school food services operations.
• Serves as a food and nutrition expert and is responsible for statewide menu and recipe planning and development.

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is recruiting for Program Specialist IV/V—an experienced professional to lead, plan, and evaluate school nutrition programs. The role involves statewide program planning and coordination of dietetics initiatives in the School Food Services Branch, ensuring nutritionally balanced meals for students.

The position requires advanced analytical capability, evidence-based reporting, and the ability to interpret complex regulations and statutes relevant to