Nutrition Consultant

Nutritionist – Developmental Nutrition Support

This is a contracted role, not a full‑time or part‑time employee. The Nutritionist will support DREAM’s Head Start Early Childhood Program by utilizing health and nutrition trend data, community assessment, and other community indicators to inform health and wellness planning, and to target specific interventions to at‑risk children and families.

• Provide guidance related to special diets (medical documentation, special diet purchases, special diet menus, etc.)
• In collaboration with the Program Chef, develop and implement individual nutrition plans for children with dietary restrictions
• Work with DREAM’s Kitchen team to develop and/or refine menus especially for children who switch special diets
• Ensure that all staff understand children’s special dietary needs
• Ensure that all classrooms have up‑to‑date food allergy lists that include food substitutions for children with special diets
• Provide input on policies and procedures for assessing a child’s nutritional status
• Provide nutrition education and training to both staff and families
• Coordinate with others to maintain nutrition requirements documentation and follow up
• Manage time effectively to optimize hours
• Perform additional duties related to the area of nutrition, as requested

• Approximately 10 hours per month; flexible based on program needs
• Primarily remote position, with some on‑site work required (e.g., staff or family training)
• Hourly rate $30‑40
• Annual agreement with potential for renewal

• Registered Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist (Bachelor’s and Master’s from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), completed an ACEND‑accredited, supervised practice program at a health care facility, community agency, or a food service corporation, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)’s national exam)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), highly preferred
• Significant experience working with families of children ages 0‑5 in low‑income communities supporting their health, nutrition, and wellness goals
• Significant experience providing training to staff who work with children ages 0‑5
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of students, families, and community
• Background checks required to work in DREAM buildings

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the recruiter.