Education Consultant 2-NUT

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Office of Nutrition Support Job Focus Area At the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support, our mission is to ensure access to nutritious meals for all students by providing oversight and support for child nutrition programs. We are looking for an Education Consultant 2 to join our team, focusing on the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Seamless Summer Programs. This role is key to maintaining compliance, supporting school food authorities, and ensuring program integrity.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs such as the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).
• Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring, or auditing of government programs.
• Experience conducting nutrient analyses in accordance with 7 CFR 210.10 and 7 CFR 220.8, including assessing calorie, saturated fat, and sodium content against established age/grade group standards, utilizing the USDA Child Nutrition Database, and performing weighted average analysis.
• Ability to deliver training and provide technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Experience working with school food authorities or educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a program resource and subject matter expert for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
• Provide technical assistance and training to school food authorities regarding program requirements and operational best practices.
• Monitor program operations to ensure full compliance with federal and state mandates.
• Review program applications and documentation, providing recommendations for approval or denial.
• Conduct on-site visits or audits to provide quality assurance, training, and guidance.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates in-service training (including state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, School Food authorities, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyze data related to program performance and funding utilization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support child nutrition initiatives and resolve operational issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level