Community Nutrition Program Consultant

Working Title:
Community Nutrition Program Consultant

Job Class:
Nutrition Program Consultant

Agency:
Education Department

• Job
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes - Up to 50%
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/11/2026
• Closing Date: 03/04/2026
• Bid Open: 02/11/2026
• Bid Close: 02/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Education-Minneapolis / Community Nutrition Programs
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday (minimal weekend travel or visits)
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes - Up to 50%
• Salary Range: $31.26 - $46.15 / hourly; $65,270 - $96,361 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above AND you must email the recruiter indicating your interest bid.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Community Nutrition Program Consultants at the MN Department of Education, Nutrition Program Services division, conduct Program compliance reviews and provide technical assistance and training to sponsors of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Compliance reviews consist of reviewing documentation of administrative and financial systems for managing the federal nutrition funds. Then conducting an operations visit to observe, evaluate food program compliance, and provide specific technical assistance for corrective action.

Throughout the state of Minnesota, there are various schools, licensed child care centers, licensed family daycare homes, licensed adult day care centers and after school care programs participating in the CACFP. There are also nonprofit schools, summer camps, nonprofit organizations and units of local county government, tribal or migrant organizations that participate in SFSP.

• Four (4) years of professional level experience working on nutrition projects or programs.
• OR
• A bachelor's or master's degree and three (3) years of professional level experience working on nutrition projects or programs.

• Registered Dietitian or other accredited nutrition professional
• Experience managing and leading team projects and meeting deadlines
• Experience with customer service and technical assistance
• Experience developing training and learning materials using adult education principles
• Experience using motivational interviewing
• Experience preparing reports on the assessment of compliance
• Experience utilizing spreadsheets
• Experience reviewing and analyzing menus or diets
• Experience interpreting and implementing regulations and policy

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review
• Driver's License Check
• Criminal Background Check

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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