Job Description

Senior Meals Nutrition Education Specialist, RD

This temporary position supports our senior nutrition programming, focusing on senior meal site food safety and nutrition education. This position works in collaboration with the Senior Meals Program Manager in performing site visits, monitoring food safety, providing nutrition education and 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 for flexible scheduling and remote work (up to about 50%).

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Registered Dietitian status (RD / RDN) from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration or Masters degree in Human Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Foods and Nutrition, or Public Health Nutrition.
2. Certification by the State of Washington as a Certified Dietitian (CD).
3. Have vehicle and valid drivers license and be able to transport self and teaching materials to locations throughout King County; mileage is reimbursed at the standard IRS mileage rate, which was $0.67/mile in 2024.
4. Washington State Food and Beverage Workers permit required prior to starting job.
5. Intermediate computer skills that include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
6. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
7. Ability to creatively respond to site needs and to develop unique approaches for promoting healthy, local food.
8. Ability to write clear, concise reports.
9. Extremely self-directed and able to work independently.
10. Ability to be highly diplomatic, troubleshoot problems, and provide corrections and coaching to kitchen staff in a confident, encouraging and positive manner.
11. Ability to work with interpreters when providing nutrition education.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience building capacity and relationships with diverse groups.
2. Experience working in and providing nutrition education in a community nutrition setting.
3. Demonstrated enthusiasm for and/or experience relating to and working with a wide variety of cultures.
4. Working knowledge and experience with group meals or food service, including essential food safety principles.

Contact:

No phone calls please. Submit a letter of interest and resume outlining your experience with the qualifications listed above and why you are interested in this position. Email all materials to HR@tilthalliance.org with the subject Senior Nutrition Education Specialist, RD, temporary. This position is open until filled.

The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Tilth Alliance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill and experience required. Tilth Alliance is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is essential to achieving our mission. Tilth Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, and individuals from under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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