Manager, Food Systems And Nutrition

Manager, Food Systems and Nutrition

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Job Summary:

The Manager, Food Systems and Nutrition provides programmatic leadership and directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs, like the Good Food Purchasing Program. This will include, but is not limited to, ensuring program/initiative objectives are met and reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner; facilitating management systems that promote communication, coordination, and accountability; and fostering strategic partnerships that will support implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the initiative.

This position also works to advance policy, systems and environmental approaches that increase access to healthy, affordable food and reduce food/nutrition insecurity in suburban Cook County.

General Administrative Responsibilities:
Collective Bargaining, Discipline, Supervision, Management

Typical Duties:
Directs planning, implementation and evaluation of food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs and their activities. Works to advance policy, systems and environmental change strategies that increase access to healthy, affordable food and reduce food/nutrition insecurity in suburban Cook County. Facilitates management systems that promote communication, coordination, and accountability among staff, across the agency, and with partners. Integrates activities into overall efforts of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Unit and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) in a sustainable manner.

Evaluates efforts for effectiveness and efficiency, as well as compliance with grant and legal mandates; identify gaps and opportunities to improve initiative/program performance. Ensures benchmarks/objectives are met and reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Identifies, develops and maintains strategic partnerships that will support implementation, evaluation and sustainability of the food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs. Works with CCDPH Communications Unit to ensure effective implementation of communications and media plan.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree five (5) years of experience in public health or healthcare administration OR Master's degree with two (2) years of experience in public health or healthcare administration (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview) One (1) year of experience with advancing policy, systems, and/or environmental changes that promote health One (1) year of experience with grant management One (1) year of supervisory or management experience Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook) Completion of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) courses to include IS-100, 200, 700, and 800 within six (6) months of employment (must provide proof at time of interview) Position requires moderate travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver's license.

and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered Dietician or RDN certification (must provide proof at time of interview)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge and understanding of food systems, food security, public and private food assistance resources, food procurement, urban and sustainable agriculture, and other related policies and issues Knowledge and understanding working on values-based procurement in institutional food service Thorough knowledge of public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation Thorough knowledge of project management techniques including experience with planning and tracking scope, time and budget associated with the project Knowledge utilizing Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook) Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff, partners and community stakeholders composed of diverse cultures and age groups Demonstrated ability of alliance building (collaborations) Ability to analyze and solve complex problems using a variety of research and analytical techniques Ability to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple complex projects at different phases Ability to manage a variety of project teams, including project teams comprised of internal employees, vendors,…