Overview
Nutrition Ed Specialist, RD, temp Jobs in Seattle, Washington, USA at Outstanding in the Field
About Tilth Alliance
Tilth Alliance works in community with Washington farmers, gardeners and eaters to build a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future. Through our work we endeavor to promote and support the adoption of organic, regenerative, sustainable growing practices by farmers and gardeners throughout Washington; to make the food produced by these farmers and gardeners more accessible; and to inspire people to enjoy growing, cooking, and eating food that is both good for them, for their communities, and for the environment.
The primary strategies we employ in this effort areadvocacy,educationandcollaboration. Equity,inclusionand thepromotionof a culture of anti-oppression are important outcomes expected of all the work we do.
Position Description
This temporary position supports our senior nutrition programming, focusing on senior meal sitefood safetyand nutritioneducation. This position works incollaborationwith the Senior Meals Program Manager in performing site visits, monitoringfood safety, providing nutritioneducationand assisting with menu development, as well as promoting the use of more local fresh produce. This position requires site visits to senior meal sites in Seattle/King County, typically midday during the week and for occasional weekend meal program, but otherwise allows forflexible schedulingandremote work(up to about 50%).
Job Responsibilities
Communicate effectively with program stakeholders and kitchen staff, including many who speak English as a second language.
Schedule and perform monthly site visits to senior congregate meal sites.
Support meal sites to ensure thatfood quality, sanitation and safety standards are met.
Certify that meals meet the nutrient requirements and assist programs in achieving compliance with the Washington State Senior Nutrition Program Standards.
Conduct nutritioneducationactivities with meal participants and program stakeholders.
Provide farm-to-tableeducationwith meal sites that is culturally relevant and increases access to local produce for meal programs and participants.
Monitor compliance with government contract requirements and assist in completion of Aging & Disability Services performance commitments as needed and assigned.
Required Skills
Masters Degree in Human Nutrition, NutritionEducation, Foods and Nutrition, or Public Health Nutrition.
Certification by the State of Washington as a Certified Dietitian (CD).
Have vehicle and valid driver’s license and be able to transport self and teaching materials to locations throughout King County; mileage is reimbursed at the standard IRS mileage rate.
Washington State Food and Beverage Worker’s permit required prior to starting job.
Intermediate computer skills that include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Strongcommunicationskills, both oral and written.
Ability to creatively respond to site needs and to develop unique approaches for promoting healthy, local food.
Ability to write clear, concise reports.
Extremely self-directed and able to work independently.
Ability to be highly diplomatic, troubleshoot problems, and provide corrections and coaching to kitchen staff in a confident, encouraging and positive manner.
Ability to work with interpreters when providing nutritioneducation.
Desired Experience
Registered Dietitian status (RD / RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Experience building capacity and relationships withdiversegroups.
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Title: Nutrition Ed Specialist, RD, temp
Company: Outstanding in the Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Category: Healthcare, Non-Profit
