Child Nutrition Training Program Specialist

Position: CHILD NUTRITION TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIALIST

State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Education
Division of Learner Support
Bureau of Wellness & Nutrition
25 Hall Street
Concord, NH 03301
Child Nutrition Training Program Specialist
Position #9T3373
$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour
This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Learner Support & Bureau of Wellness and Nutrition has a full-time vacancy for a Child Nutrition Training Program Specialist.
This is a grant-funded position and is subject to renew every two years
Summary:
To research and review United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program regulations and policies, develop and update Nutrition Office policies, technical assistance documentation, informational releases, or internal work processes for federally funded Child Nutrition Programs. To research and provide technical assistance professional development for the state and federal USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Ensure that participants of all Child Nutrition Programs meet federal and state confidential and civil rights regulations.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after high school. Relevant experience must be in food/dietary service management, nutrition, biology, business administration, family and consumer education, community programming, or related field, with some experience in planning, organizing, and leading professional development and/or adult education activities.
License/Certification:
Driver’s license and access to transportation
Other Requirements:

Trainee Option:
Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience With Child Nutrition Programs, Their Regulations And Requirements.


Experience with building coalitions and community engagement is highly desired.
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
Responsibilities:
Develops and Facilitates workshops where child nutrition professionals can collaborate to develop new recipes, including cultural recipes that are nutrient dense and appealing to students.
Researches and evaluates current federal law to ensure field compliance with all USDA Child Nutrition federal and state regulations.
Establishes outcome-based review standards aligned with federal and state regulations, laws and guidelines. Provides technical assistance for all participants regarding review compliance responsibilities. Establishes policies for internal process of reviews and other federally driven data collections. Develops and provides accurate documented Technical Assistance to the field as required by federal regulation and state policy. Provides appropriate documentation to SAUs, Executive Directors and Board Members.
Research and reviews United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program regulations and policies, to develop and update Nutrition Office policies, technical assistance documentation, informational releases, or work procedures for federally funded Child Nutrition Programs.
Works as an organizer and presenter for conferences, workshops, seminars and other teaching and training opportunities that are focused on the professional development and the federal and…