Team Compensation: Our clients, volunteers, and mission inspire us every day! We are excited to welcome new team members whose compensation will include platinum health benefits at no cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, family medical leave, and employee/employer-contribution retirement plans.
Position Overview
We are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Director of Nutrition & Program Initiatives to lead our team focused on Food-Is-Medicine programs. The Director of Nutrition & Program Initiatives manages the development and implementation of services related to client programming through building community partnerships and leading internal efforts towards nutrition-focused program initiatives. The Director of Nutrition Initiatives will support work around nutrition education, dietetic counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy, as well as establishing new partnership programs through food vendor contracts and pilot programs. This position reports to the Executive Director and will collaborate closely with the Director of Operations, the Senior Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, and the nutrition and kitchen teams.
Essential Functions
Program Management
Thought Leadership
Personnel Management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Director of Nutrition and Program Initiatives has an innovative role to lead and support growth opportunities within the organization. It requires strong experience in working within Food-Is-Medicine programming with a deep understanding of the social determinants of health. The ability to think strategically and tactically is critical for success as this role operates within both day-to-day functions as well as supporting new initiatives within the organization. Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred for the position of Director of Nutrition and Program Initiatives.
Special Requirements
Position Time Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt, in-person position governed by personnel policies related to full-time staff. Option for hybrid work is available at the discretion of organizational leadership.
Line of Authority
This position is directed, supervised, and evaluated by the Executive Director. This position directs, supervises, and manages the program and nutrition team.
Salary Rage: $63,000 – $66,000
To Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to Julie Lock, Executive Director. No phone calls, please.
Applications received without both cover letter and resume may not be considered.
Location
Food Outreach, 3117 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103