Education Program Consultant; USDA School Nutrition Programs-Communications
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, PR / Communications
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.
The Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated Education Program Consultant responsible for coordinating communications, providing technical assistance and conducting procurement and administrative reviews for USDA Child Nutrition Programs. This position will be an integral member of the Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services Data, Reporting and Program Support Team.
Your Responsibilities:- Serve as the Bureau staff person specializing in Communications for the USDA School Meal Programs and the Summer Food Service Program. Coordinate group email messaging, social media, press releases and informational articles with bureau team leads, section chief, bureau chief and Bureau of Communications & Information Services team. Develop resources and write and review articles for School Nutrition Programs. Manage School Nutrition Email Distribution Lists.
Assist with bureau webpage updates and overall review of bureau webpages. Develop, write and update manuals, handbooks, newsletters and memos. - Coordinate opportunities to promote school meals and school wellness. Coordinate content and presentations for bureau team members. Manage promotion and registration of training events in coordination with school meals training coordinator.
- Complete grant applications. Assist grant coordinator with grant submissions, as needed. Track work plans and budgets for assigned grant projects. Complete grant budget and program reporting. Manage contracts.
- Review and approve annual web-based program applications. Conduct procurement and administrative reviews of the USDA School Meal Programs, Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option, as assigned, for compliance with all Federal and State regulations and provide guidance governing participation in these programs. Assist with administration and implementation of other USDA programs, as requested,
- Provide schools with technical assistance, resources, training, and best practices to create and maintain a healthier environment including the implementation of wellness policies and school breakfast expansion, promotion of school meals and development and distribution of resources to address food insecurity.
Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact idoe.hr.
Hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:- Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
- Strong technical skills
- Strategic and analytical mindset
- Knowledge and experience with coordinating the development of legislation, administrative rules, and legislative proposals
- Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
- Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
- Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators
- Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
- Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
- Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience developing and editing written communications;
- Experience developing and presenting materials for adult learners.
- Ability to keep multiple projects moving forward at the same time and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work in an environment where the individual may…
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