MANAGER, FOOD SYSTEMS AND NUTRITION

Cook County•Chicago, IL

20h•$112,095 - $126,803•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Food Systems and Nutrition provides programmatic leadership and directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs, like the Good Food Purchasing Program. This will include, but is not limited to, ensuring program/initiative objectives are met and reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner; facilitating management systems that promote communication, coordination, and accountability; and fostering strategic partnerships that will support implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the initiative. This position also works to advance policy, systems and environmental approaches that increase access to healthy, affordable food and reduce food/nutrition insecurity in suburban Cook County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree five (5) years of experience in public health or healthcare administration OR Master's degree with two (2) years of experience in public health or healthcare administration (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
One (1) year of experience with advancing policy, systems, and/or environmental changes that promote health
One (1) year of experience with grant management
One (1) year of supervisory or management experience
Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Completion of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) courses to include IS-100, 200, 700, and 800 within six (6) months of employment (must provide proof at time of interview)
Position requires moderate travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver’s license. and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietician or RDN certification (must provide proof at time of interview)

Responsibilities

Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary
Directs planning, implementation and evaluation of food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs and their activities.
Works to advance policy, systems and environmental change strategies that increase access to healthy, affordable food and reduce food/nutrition insecurity in suburban Cook County.
Facilitates management systems that promote communication, coordination, and accountability among staff, across the agency, and with partners.
Integrates activities into overall efforts of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Unit and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) in a sustainable manner.
Evaluates efforts for effectiveness and efficiency, as well as compliance with grant and legal mandates; identify gaps and opportunities to improve initiative/program performance.
Ensures benchmarks/objectives are met and reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
Identifies, develops and maintains strategic partnerships that will support implementation, evaluation and sustainability of the food systems and nutrition initiatives/programs.
Works with CCDPH Communications Unit to ensure effective implementation of communications and media plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.