Nutrition coordinator

Nutrition Coordinator Tri-County RegionDo you believe access to nutritious food is a basic human right? Do you want to make a positive impact in your community? Do you work collaboratively and excel in a team environment? Are you ready to lead with your expertise and experience while continuing to learn and be curious? Are you committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion?The Nutrition Coordinator will administer nutrition activities funded through the federal SNAP-Education program in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. Responsibilities include program coordination and materials management, community networking and outreach, direct nutrition education, relationship building, volunteer management to conduct SNAP-Education activities, and support of the overall Community Programs team. This person will work with our partner agencies to coach them and provide nutrition recommendations and strategies for Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) changes. The position is based out of our Charleston regional facility and requires daily travel around the tri-county area for programming; mileage will be reimbursed.Required Education, Skills, Knowledge and Experience1. A Bachelor's degree in a related field (Dietetics, Public Health, Health Education and/or Human Services) is required. Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree2. Minimum two years relevant work experience in nutrition, human services and customer service preferred3. Proficiency with MS Office software including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint4. Proven experience with nutrition education instruction5. Basic cooking knowledge and skills; basic food handling knowledge or ability to learn about food handling. The ability to complete ServSafe food safety certification will be requiredPreferred Education, Skills, Knowledge and Experience1. Non-profit and or social services work experience preferred2. Resourceful and creative in approach to research and problem solving3. Proven experience in developing project plans from initial idea to full implementation, including necessary follow-up4. Strong project management/organizational skills5. Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail, handle interruptions, maintain focus on task producing accurate work6. Experience in data management7. Strong customer service focus8. Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively to diverse groups9. Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as one-on-one with class participants10. Good organizational and time management skillsLowcountry Food Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, annual paid leave/holiday pay, and 401(k) matching up to 5% for one year.Lowcountry Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates who can increase the diversity of our organization and strengthen our capacity to end hunger and fight food insecurity in the Lowcountry. We have committed to being an active listener to individuals with lived and living expertise, and we actively seek those who have experienced hunger and its root causes to join our team. Our organization is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and invite you to learn more at: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi/Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: Lowcountry Food Bank is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Lowcountry Food Bank does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion, or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion.