Statewide Nutrition & Health Promotion Lead

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a Nutrition and Health Promotion Program Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate the Older Americans Act Nutrition Services and Health Promotion programs across Montana.

The role includes training contractors and AAAs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing OAAPS data while coordinating the Governor’s Conference on Aging. Partial telework within Montana may be available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition and the science of foods as applied to health and disease prevention.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of aging and disability populations.
• Experience in assessment and data management.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Two years of job-related experience in dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate OAA Nutrition Services and Health Promotion programs statewide.
• Educate, train, and assist contractors, AAAs, and service providers for program compliance.
• Monitor and analyze program data for OAAPS and plan the Governor’s Conference on Aging.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Aging & disability nutrition

Assessment & data management

Regulatory interpretation

Dietetics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health nutrition or related field

RD/RDN or registration eligible

Licensed nutritionist in MT or eligible

Dietetics experience

Job description

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a Nutrition and Health Promotion Program Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate the Older Americans Act Nutrition Services and Health Promotion programs across Montana.

The role includes training contractors and AAAs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing OAAPS data while coordinating the Governor’s Conference on Aging. Partial telework within Montana may be available.