Nutrition and Wellness Programs Coordinator - St. Louis Area Foodbank

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Nutrition and Wellness Programs Coordinator

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Partners and Programs

Employees Supervised: None

FLSA: Exempt

General Description/Position Summary:

People who are food and nutrition insecure are disproportionately affected by diet-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure as well as many other adverse effects to overall health. The Nutrition and Wellness Programs Coordinator is an innovative and creative leader who advances the St. Louis Area Foodbank's vision of a nutritional secure Illinois and Missouri resulting in a healthier bi-state region. This person will develop, implement, and measure the success of the Foodbank's nutrition and wellness programs throughout our 26-county region. This role has three different priorities. One being nutrition education with the expectation that you are the Subject Matter Expert (SME) internally and externally for Healthy Eating Research (HER) and Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP). The second is piloting new initiatives and ensuring continuous program improvement for medically tailored meals in partnership with our Community Healthcare Programs Coordinator. The third is around building up culturally appropriate food offerings by partnering with our Product Sourcing and Partner Relationship teams. Additional responsibilities include supporting food distribution partners with nutrition education, providing food safety training, conducting cooking demonstrations and creating educational newsletters, videos, and other collateral that empower neighbors to make informed choices regarding the food they eat.

Objectives:

· Lead the organizational vision for the Foodbank's nutrition and wellness programs and services.

· Stay abreast of trends and research regarding best practices in nutrition and wellness in hunger relief settings.

· As SME, develop and expand program plans, logic models and the utilization of tools.

· Champion of HER/SWAP across internally and externally with programs and partners.

· Promote and maintain the Foodbank's Nutrition Policy.

· Pilot and build out evidence based medically tailored and culturally appropriate food programming.

· Measure, evaluate, set goals, and ensure the continuous improvement of all nutrition and wellness programs and services.

· Develop and provide food safety, nutrition, and wellness training and support to partners and team members.

Responsibilities:

· Lead the development and expansion of the Foodbank's nutrition and wellness strategies through the incorporation of education, nudges and outreach into existing programs and partner models (food pantries, SNAP, health care initiatives, TEFAP, CSFP, FARMs, Food on the Move and youth programs).

· Oversee and coordinate all elements of Nutrition and Wellness education, the Healthy Pantry Initiative, the Foodbank's Nutrition Policy, HER, and SWAP.

· In collaboration with foodbank staff and partners, use community feedback, needs assessments and data to determine nutrition and wellness related gaps. Innovate, pilot and test new initiatives to address meet identified needs.

· Ensure replicable program plans, logic models and tools are created and up to date with the latest trends and best practices.

· Responsible for development, ongoing implementation, continuous improvement, and measurement of the success of all nutrition and wellness activities, outreach, and curriculum.

· Incorporate volunteers into all program models and develop standardized orientation, training, and supervision tools so that partners have a roadmap to support them.

· Serve as a trainer for our nutrition and wellness trainings including our safe food handling training for staff members and oversee agency training.

· Serve as internal SME for nutrition and wellness programs with a focus on educating and training team members, interns, volunteers and AmeriCorps members on the needs, programmatic goals, policies, and procedures.

· Works cross functionally to identify outcomes and develop metrics to support and reinforce philanthropic and marketing efforts to ensure program models are resourced appropriately. Responsible for ensuring all grant requirements are met.

· Assist in executing and updating annual department work plan, including budgets, calendars, goals, and tasks.

· Partner with departmental leadership to craft, refine, and execute the Foodbank's Strategic Plan and Nutrition Policy.

· Represent SLAFB in the community at events, committees and through networking, public relations and speaking engagements including all partnerships and committees related to nutrition and wellness.

· Provide oversight and direction to volunteers, interns, and AmeriCorps members.

· Culture champion who models our core values.

· Attend program-related training conferences and workshops as appropriate.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelors' Degree from an accredited university required. Emphasis in dietetics, nutrition, public health, or another related field.

· Must be a Registered Dietitian.

· 2-5 years previous experience in nutrition, food service, program management with partners and volunteers of varying socio-economic backgrounds for a non-profit organization strongly preferred. Prior experience administering a nutrition program a plus.

· Bilingual a plus.

· Willingness to become ServSafe Certified Manager or higher and an instructor.

· Experience managing grants and meeting set deadlines and deliverables.

· Prior experience with developing, writing, and executing programs, trainings and evaluation strategies strongly preferred.

· Passion for the Foodbank mission and the ability to demonstrate SLAFB's Core Values: Stewardship, Teamwork, Agility and Respect

· Superior problem solving and conflict management skills.

· Strong sense of business acumen and an entrepreneurial spirit.

· Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

· Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

· Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications. Experience with or the ability to quickly learn Tableau or other mapping software required.

· Ability to think strategically while acting tactically.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Must have reliable transportation with proof of insurance and be willing to travel within a 125-mile radius.

· Must be able to pass drug screening and criminal background check.

WORK SCHEDULE: The Nutrition and Wellness Programs Coordinator will work a total of 40 hours per week. The hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 4:30PM. This role may be hybrid with work remotely, on onsite at the Foodbank campus, and in the community as needed. However, flexibility will be granted as appropriate.

Occasional weekend (Saturday/Sunday) or evening hours may be required.

Meeting attendance may require overnight travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Nutrition and Wellness Programs Coordinator will spend significant time in the community, at partner sites and campuses, in our warehouse and at food distributions. Requirements include:

· Walking to and from the corporate office to the warehouse, both of which are on the Foodbank campus.

· Walking on hard concrete surfaces (in the warehouse or in the community).

· Ability to lift, bend, stoop, pick up and move objects up to 40-50 pounds.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE:

Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to create a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois. With the dedicated partnership of over 500 hunger-relief partners - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to emergency hunger needs in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 300,000 people every year. Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity. Not only are we dedicated to nourishing people, but we are also committed to collaborating with partners and communities to empower them and transform the hunger-relief system. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU...

Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including:

· Competitive pay commensurate with experience

· Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

· 403b plan with amazing company match

· Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more!)

We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

SLAFB DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) STATEMENT
You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. At the SLAFB, we strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate who they are by cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Doing so strengthens our organization, cultivates a culture where everyone feels valued and can bring their best selves to the SLAFB and enables us to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. At the SLAFB, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusivity to create a respectful and fulfilling workplace representing a broad range of lived experiences and viewpoints. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region to enhance engagement and connectivity with all key stakeholders.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.