The Community Nutrition Educator leads the development and implementation of nutrition education programming. This position entails a diverse range of activities within the agency, including the execution of the Nutrition Education program for students in schools, the Hunger Task Force Farm, and the Nutrition Education Kitchen. In addition to direct education, this position leads Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes within the listed school districts to support sustainable, healthy school environments. This includes collaborating with school staff and partners to integrate nutrition education, reinforce healthy food access, and promote practices that align with evidence-based nutrition standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the Garden to Plate initiative, including the development and implementation of the Community Nutrition Education program, making direct and indirect educational contacts that promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Work closely with the Farm Team to develop and deliver educational curriculum and hands-on learning activities at the Hunger Task Force Farm.
• Use approved curriculum to present age-appropriate, nutrition-based lessons to local youth in participating school districts.
• Lead Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) changes in partner school districts to support healthier school food environments and reinforce nutrition education beyond the classroom.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on program outcomes in alignment with grant and program requirements.
• Update curriculum regularly to reflect current nutrition education standards, emerging trends, and ongoing program evaluation results.
• Foster an inclusive, safe, and high-quality learning environment for all educational program participants.
• Recruit and respond to agency and school-based requests for programming, coordinating on-site and off-site class series as appropriate.
• Recruit, train, and effectively support community volunteers participating in Hunger Task Force nutrition education programs.
• Meet with leadership and staff from partnering schools to strengthen collaboration, support PSE efforts, and promote healthier school environments.
• Work with strategically identified local and statewide partners to expand access to nutrition education programming.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships that increase the visibility and impact of educational programming.
• Participate in community events and projects and deliver public presentations as assigned.
• Advance agency initiatives through multiple strategies, including leading group education sessions and developing cultural and age-appropriate nutrition education handouts, pamphlets, and visual aids.
• Manage programmatic expenses in collaboration with the department directors and Chief Financial Officer.
• Assist with and support the Dietetic Internship Program as directed.
• Collaborate within the Community Nutrition Team to support Nutrition Education in EFO Network, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in elementary education preferred.

Other Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License required.

Ability to be certified in First Aid and Safe Food Handling. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Salary Range

$47,600 – $68,400