Bilingual Nutrition Program Manager
Company: Alameda County Community Food Bank
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for health equity, nutrition education and
trauma-informed care?Are you excited by the prospect of being on
the ground in community and in a leadership role that will help
steer the course of this work?Do you aspire to a people-first
mindset?Do you want to apply your management and leadership
experience in helping to support one of the Bay Area's top
non-profits - and a nationally recognized leader in hunger
reliefGot your attention? Apply to become Alameda County Community
Food Bank's Nutrition Program Manager!The Nutrition Program Manager
provides strategic, tactical, and operational leadership for all
nutrition programming and nutrition services at ACCFB. The position
leverages knowledge and training on food and nutrition to inform
health promotion, education, and PSE (policy, systems,
environmental) change strategies among staff and across our partner
agency network. Working from a solutions-focused framework, the
role sets curriculum and leads impact evaluation strategy, provides
data-driven recommendations that will deepen our impact and further
our mission of hunger eradication. On the programs side, the
position manages related funding streams, monitors grants,
identifies new opportunities for nutrition related
capacity-building, and supports the food bank's work in
"food-as-medicine" initiatives. The Nutrition Program Manager also
serves as a representative and support to food bank member
agencies, advising them on all things related to nutrition and
nutrition programming.Knowledge, SKILLS, and AbilitiesRequired
Competencies3-5+ years of experience in managing and implementing
nutrition education programs, including developing original
curricula and materials, in a nonprofit or public health
environment.At least 3 years of experience in motivating, training,
and supervising at least one direct report.At least 3 years of
experience setting and driving a community-based nutrition
education strategy.Strong training and facilitation skills;
comfortable training large and small groups on various platforms;
able to present scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging
manager to a wide variety of audiences.Successful history working
with community-based organizations and local government on projects
that spanned across functional areas.Experience effectively
managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with
competing deadlines.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving
skills; solution-oriented critical thinker.Strong customer service
orientation - both organizational and interpersonal.Excellent
attention to detail; able to manage administrative and data
collection systems and databases; able to analyze data and derive
actionable strategic insights.Ability to develop and maintain
collaborative and professional relationships, working both
independently and as part of a team.Strong computer skills,
including proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,
and PowerPoint).Deep knowledge of and interest in nutrition and
diet-related chronic illness prevention and management.Professional
commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in policy and
practice.Valid CA Driver's License with an insurable driving record
and access to a vehicle. This position requires regular local
travel within Alameda County.Ability to attend work functions
outside of normal work hours, on weekends and evenings, as
neededBilingual in English, Cantonese/Mandarin or Spanish
desired.Preferred QualificationsCertified in the practice of
nutrition through a nationally recognized association such as
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Clinical
Nutritionist (CCN), Certified Nutrition Specialist (BCNS),
Certified Nutritional Professional (CNP), or similar.Bilingual in
English, Cantonese/Mandarin or Spanish desired.Knowledge of
trauma-informed care principles and experience applying them to
nutrition education.Experience doing live and recorded cooking
demonstrations.Knowledge of food safety standards Current ServSafe
certification preferred.Formal education in nutrition, health
education, public health, or community nutrition.Knowledge of and
experience with issues related to hunger and poverty in Alameda
County.Personal Attributes and ValuesRecognizes and understands
that relationships between food, individuals, families, and
communities must be approached with compassion and within a
holistic perspective that acknowledges individual, historical, and
systemic trauma and adversity.Passion, enthusiasm, focus, and
creativity around Alameda County Community Food Bank's vision,
mission and values of community, leadership, transparency,
innovation, and diversity.Supremely organized; strong strategic
thinking and leadership skills with proven ability to develop and
monitor plans/budgets 6- /12- /18- months out and keep multiple
balls in the air at once.Adept at tailoring communication style for
a range of audiences and technical abilities; ability to work with
people of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds; sensitive to
the necessity of meeting people where they are in their nutrition
journey.Willingness to have difficult conversations; believer in
maintaining a growth mindset; proactively seeks and incorporates
feedback; able to provide (sometimes difficult) feedback.Impeccable
integrity and honesty.Physical RequirementsThis role is able to
work a partial-remote schedule, but requires a minimum of 3 days
per week on-site at our 7900 Edgewater Drive facility in Oakland or
at community partner organizations throughout the County. Physical
activities necessary in the performance of this job include:
Sitting for prolonged periods; mobility to move throughout the Food
Bank in performance of duties; ability to conduct community-based
nutrition education workshops and site visits including walking,
bending, stooping, and lifting 25 pounds; ability to communicate in
a clear speaking voice in person and over the phone; ability to use
a computer.CompensationThis is a full-time, non-exempt position
working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours
per week, one-hour unpaid lunch). The non-negotiable starting
salary for this position is $42.87 per hour (approximately $83,600
annually). Scroll down for benefits information.If you meet these
qualifications and want to join our mission, please submit your
resume and answer our application questions by clicking the apply
button below.
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