Policy and Training Coordinator

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO.

If you join our mission-driven team, you will have a vital role in providing nutrition assistance to Missouri’s children and vulnerable adults by working with the Summer Food Service Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. This position provides an opportunity to exercise independent judgement and initiative, as well as an opportunity to be part of an amazing team to collaborate and work with all who have a responsibility to carry out the same mission:
Help Missourians Eat Healthy.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Monitor, evaluate, and implement nutrition program policy and regulation changes.
• Monitor proposed nutrition program legislation for regulation and budget changes; coordinate comments and recommendations.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive statewide training and resources for internal and external partners.
• Provide technical and strategic direction on nutrition program objectives, policy, and procedures for the unit.
• Coordinate communication and training of nutrition program contractors and partners to improve access to program benefits and facilitate partnerships to create opportunities for expanding nutrition program services.

• Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Three or more years of professional experience as a nutritionist is required.
• A valid drivers license is required.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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