Community Nutrition Coordinator

Operation Food Search seeks a talented and results-driven individual to join our Community Nutrition team. The successful candidate will have experience working in community settings. You will be part of a team responsible for teaching cooking and food budgeting skills to people of all ages. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for creating positive change in the health and wellness of our community.

Organization Overview: At Operation Food Search (OFS), we envision a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

• Mission: We fight hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow.
• Organizational Strategic Pillars: 1) Meet the immediate need for food for children, families, and seniors 2) Build nutrition IQ through culinary programs and nutrition education 3) Champion change through advocacy, community education, and innovative programs.
  

For more information about OFS, please visit our website at www.operationfoodsearch.org.

Position Overview: The Community Nutrition Coordinator will plan and execute effective nutrition programming in the community. With a focus on culinary-based programming, the coordinator will support the department goal of building skills and knowledge that lead to sustained healthy eating habits in the community through hands-on cooking classes, recipe tastings, cooking demonstrations, nutrition presentations, and other outreach events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, lead, and teach nutrition education programs in both virtual and in-person formats in accordance with OFS's mission and goals. Formal programming includes Operation CHEF, Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters©, and American Heart Association Healthy for Life.
• Provide nutrition education and recipe tasting in collaboration with MetroMarket, our innovative mobile farmer's market.
• Provide culinary nutrition education in partnership with and at OFS Food Agencies including pantries, churches, shelters, and other community organizations.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external worksite wellness program for OFS staff and partners.
• Adequately prepare for classes and cooking demonstrations including, but not limited to, obtaining needed forms, packing supplies and groceries, and transporting materials to and from sites.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise lesson plans, topics, and recipes as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with volunteers and class sites to nurture supportive relationships and provide quality education in class.
• Foster relationships with host sites and ensure all policies are being followed to allow for optimal education experience.
• Increases awareness of our community nutrition programs through networking and the development of key community relationships. Recruit new host sites to host classes and one-time nutrition events.
• Create content for OFS's quarterly newsletter, cooking demonstration videos, and social media sites regarding community nutrition.
• Complete all relevant administrative work in accordance with OFS standards in a timely manner.
• Stay abreast of latest research on innovative community-focused nutrition education programs.

Preferred Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Passion for the OFS Mission and strong interest in hunger, poverty, cooking, and nutrition.
• Experience in a community health setting or community-based organization with relevant work experience in nutrition education, health promotion, program planning, hunger-relief efforts, or closely related field.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, health promotion, public health, culinary arts or another related field.
• RD/RDN, as verified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to present effective and compelling messages to individuals, groups and the public and confidence speaking in front of a camera.
• Commitment to racial equity, and the ability to work in and understand the needs of diverse, multi-cultural populations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with proven ability to build relationships with staff and colleagues, as well as external partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong initiative, leadership, and follow-through skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible, adaptable, and resourceful in unexpected situations

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Familiar and comfortable using the Microsoft Suite; able and willing to learn other software programs.

Special Requirements:

• 
  ServSafe© certified or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate evenings, occasional special events after hours and/or weekend activities.
• Willingness to travel to sites around St. Louis and surrounding areas. Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record and reliable transportation (mileage is reimbursable).
• Occasional travel to out-of-town meetings, events, and conferences.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and to be on feet for extended periods of time in a hot or cold environment.
• Assist with other OFS duties as required or as assigned.

Please apply via the link provided. No phone calls, please.

Location: 1644 Lotsie Boulevard, Overland, MO 63132

Salary: $39,919-$59,879 Commensurate with experience; Health Insurance; Dental; 401(k); PTO

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.