Manager, Local Food Initiatives for Nutrition

United Way of New York City • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

UWNYC’s Food and Benefits Access strategy follows a place-based model—partnering directly with community-based partners to design solutions informed by local knowledge, neighborhood priorities, and the lived experiences of community members.

The Manager, Local Food Initiatives oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition education initiatives centered on local grown food systems, supporting emergency food programs (EFP) participating in our Local Produce Link and Nourish NY programs and ensuring alignment with grant objectives and organizational goals. This role strengthens the partnership between UWNYC, local farmers, and community partners by supporting the procurement of farm-fresh produce and empowering EFP staff and clients to increase their knowledge and use of local foods.

Core responsibilities include developing and delivering culturally responsive curricula, workshops, and educational materials; and conducting compliance site visits across all 5 boroughs to uphold nutrition, food safety, and operational best practices. The Manager collaborates closely with the Senior Director of Nutrition Programs and the Food and Benefits Access Unit to advance UWNYC’s commitment to health equity and food access for all New Yorkers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in community nutrition education or Master’s degree and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license with at least 2 years’ experience in community nutrition or public health.
• Knowledgeable about community nutrition, regional food systems, and community food insecurity issues and policies in NYC.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and negotiation skills with ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, driven, proactive, collaborative, flexible, and good-natured.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Google Sheets; experience with Canva, Adobe InDesign, SurveryMonkey, or Mailchimp a plus.
• Must be willing to travel on public transportation within the 5 boroughs of NYC.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Google Sheets; experience with Canva, Adobe InDesign, SurveryMonkey, or Mailchimp a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Local Produce Link farm-to-food pantry program by managing pantry/farmer relationships, overseeing EFP grant compliance requirements, providing technical assistance to address operational challenges, and working with nutrition team members to oversee program logistics, track procurement and maintain delivery records.
• Design, develop, and implement culturally responsive, evidence-based education programming and curriculum focused on regional food systems, local agriculture, and nutrition to engage emergency food program staff and clients. Responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising consultant chef educators to deliver cooking demonstrations.
• Track and analyze program outcomes, using Results Based Accountability Framework to measure impact.
• Conduct in-person site visits to monitor EFPs for compliance with food distribution, reporting, and communication requirements while providing onsite technical assistance.
• Support the nutrition team in delivering virtual and in-person nutrition and food safety workshops for EFP operators.
• Create content for monthly newsletters and other resources to keep EFP operators informed about relevant nutrition and food safety news.
• Supervise Master’s level Dietetic Interns as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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