Job Opening: Director of Health and Nutrition
- Company
- The Idaho Foodbank
- Location
- Meridian, ID
- Posted on
- May 9, 2024
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,
please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2205579
Job Summary:
Focuses on ending hunger for neighbors and communities by providing
resources and education. Responsible for the design, implementation, and
oversight of health partnerships with an emphasis on addressing the
social determinants of health and leading the nutrition programs of The
Idaho Foodbank. Leads and supervises nutrition framework to categorize
food items and provide insight for program menus and the nutrition
education team and tools. This position has a statewide scope of
responsibility for team members as well as a diverse set of volunteers.
Serves as a key leadership member of The Foodbank providing insight and
guidance for the long-term aim of creating a hunger free Idaho.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mobilize communities to address hunger in Idaho by providing
resources and connections to strengthen individuals and families.
- Assist communities in better understanding the need for equitable
services in their communities, and how programs of The Idaho
Foodbank are related to solutions to hunger.
- Act as a community connector and recognized subject matter expert to
unite the network and advocate for solutions to solve hunger in
Idaho.
- Provide education to partners and stakeholders to mobilize their
support for food first solutions to improve community health and
build resiliency.
- Provide guidance and management to the Nutrition Services team with
the Nutrition Services Manager as a direct report.
- Coordinate with internal departments to align or develop service
programs for community needs.
- Initiate and facilitate community needs assessments as needed.
- Support the incorporation of lived/living expertise to drive
neighbor-centered practices.
- Lead with commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the
workplace and Idaho Foodbank services.
Foodbank Representation
- Build framework of strategy and values for community partnerships to
deliver holistic approach to alleviating hunger and improving
community health (multi-faceted challenge: healthcare, homelessness,
hunger, etc.). Role includes acting as a convener, collaborator,
and/or leader.
- Represent The Foodbank on various external committees related to
Community Health and community assessments.
- Conduct public outreach by providing tours, making presentations and
other forms of representation to members of the community within The
Foodbank service area.
- Be the voice for The Foodbanks Hunger to Health Strategy.
Healthy Community Collaboration
- Maintain knowledge of national work being done in community health
and nutrition education and educate The Foodbank team. Engage with
relevant Feeding America national efforts.
- Initiate, coordinate and participate in discussions to increase
collaborative work with organizations regarding service for
low-income clients.
- Activate combined or coordinated services, aligning internal
resources with community needs.
- Provide insight into and maintain positive working relationships
with all funding sources.
- Monitor to ensure all services operate at the highest possible
standard of service.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- College Degree in Social Services, nutrition, or public health
required (Masters preferred).
- Four years minimum of experience in leading teams and managing
complex projects; excellent management and organizational skills.
- Proficient in project management including coordination across
functions.
- Proven competencies in Microsoft Office Products.
- Ability to facilitate meetings with diverse groups.
- Comfortable interacting with the public; strong presentation skill .
- Experience in data collection and analysis, reviewing research.
- Experience in nonprofit or food industry helpful.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and demands.
- Demonstrated ability in problem solving and serving as a leader.
- Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work with diverse groups and be part of a team.
- Be flexible and adapt on short notice.
- Have a valid Drivers License and ability to travel as needed.
- Excellent understanding of customer service.
Working Conditions
This work is performed primarily in an office environment while sitting
at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. May involve
periodic lifting and carrying of items that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
May work outside normal working hours and drive own vehicle for various
projects on a daily basis.
Food Safety
Commit to upholding policies, principles and best practices for food
safety.
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