Nutrition Program Manager

Job Title

Nutrition Program Manager (Position #2526)

Pay Grade 11;
Hiring Rate $46,904 per year

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours.

This position has been determined to be exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving senior or nutrition program administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.
• Must be able to complete training to supervise minimum-security inmates.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software.

Under general supervision, develops, promotes, directs, supervises, and conducts nutrition program for adults age 50 and over. Supervises Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals programs and the staff who facilitate these services.

Duties include:

• Managing the nutrition program for senior adults.
• Developing and monitoring grant proposals.
• Recruiting volunteers to facilitate Meals on Wheels program.
• Promoting senior services throughout the community.
• Implementing and coordinating procedures to ensure all meals conform to state, federal and local guidelines for acceptable nutrition.

Reports to the Senior Center Manager.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of office machines and equipment, such as a computer, scanner, typewriter, copy machine, postal meter, telephone, or motor vehicle.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
• Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for moderately active work.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of twenty to forty pounds.